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Clearaudio Virtuoso vs. Maestro

The reviews I've seen of the Virtuoso seem to focus on its MC-like resolution without hardness. The Maestro reviews seem to focus on its richness without the last bit of resolution. But I don't know if the Maestro's lack of resolution is only in relation to the best MC, or in relation to most any cartridge. I've not seen much comparing these carts directly. Does the Maestro gain its plum-like like ripeness by mucking up the resolution of the Virtuoso? Or is the Maestro better across the board? Has anyone heard them both in the same system?
honest1

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rauliruegas
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Dear Honest1: I own the Virtuoso and is a fine cartridge. I can't compare against the Maestro because I never made that real comparison, I heard the Maestro and like me and seems to me a little more " refined ".

These Clearaudio are competitive but if you want something that can/could compete with top LOMC cartridges then IMHO this one is a good alternative:

http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=NAGAOKAMP050&Category_Code=NAGAOKACART

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.
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