As a Blackbird owner, I must say I don’t hear any problems. Granted, I hardly listen to vinyl these days. Your assessment makes me want to play some faves to see what the heck you’re talking about. Can either of you provide examples of "harsh" high-end records you have played? I've got plenty of audiophile premium vinyl.
Clear Audio Virtuoso Ebony v2 Cartridge
I initially bought a Sumiko Blackbird HOMC cartridge to replace a Grado Reference Sonata cartridge which had generated a hum. It certainly was more detailed than the Grado, and I liked it, but it seemed a little harsh in the high end. So, I exchanged it for the Clear Audio Virtuoso.
The difference is amazing. This cartridge is smooth and elegant throughout the whole tonal range.
It made a major change in my system which, in part, consists of a recapped CJ PV11 preamp and a Benchmark AHB 2 Amplifier with GoldenEar Triton 1 speakers.
I highly recommend it!
The difference is amazing. This cartridge is smooth and elegant throughout the whole tonal range.
It made a major change in my system which, in part, consists of a recapped CJ PV11 preamp and a Benchmark AHB 2 Amplifier with GoldenEar Triton 1 speakers.
I highly recommend it!