I see the dollar is strong in Russia now, that helps explain lower costs here, I paid more USD for my tonearm 1 year ago.
Experience with Sensitive Sound MC cartridges
Would anyone please share their experience with any of the Sensitive Sound MC cartridges from Russia? It's imported by Solypsa Audio in Seattle. I got curious after reading a review of the ART Majestic. It's a relatively new brand; hoping anyone reading has tried it. Thank you.
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Everywhere I hop, I see more evidence of their being a serious cartridge company, with other services, rebuilding SME arms, rebuilding stylus, dealers in a few countries with good reputations ... Darn good price for what they say it is. I found a Russian Tonearm, no USA dealers, everyone told me "No, don’t do it". After a few months, I had to have it, took a risk, glad I did. http://newartvinyl.ru/board/detali_proigryvatelja/tonarm_black_bird12_5_carbon/7-1-0-41 You could write NewArt and ask them about using that cartridge in their arm. They are very responsive, their feedback will be a good indicator of how they think of Sensitive Sound. The channel separation and channel balance specs, if true, should produce superior imaging. See the somewhat low compliance comments in that review, does it fit your arm? I would discus your current MC setup with Solypsa re: compatibility, signal strength/impedance, also ask them about compliance with your tonearm. |
I am VERY GLAD I took a risk and bought my Russian Tonearm. I might have lost $1,000. I just couldn't KNOW what I might have missed. I respect Chackster, and Vlad, the Russian from Canada who sold me my vintage JVC plinth and TT81. Both said no true knowledge, don't risk it. I waited a few months, but the itch would not go away. Like OP, I just had to have it. Why: It was a design I believe in, and it was 12.5" effective length, the original goal being a long arm. The JVC 7082 long arm I considered is effective 11-1/8", and most often has the rubber counterweight sag to repair. I got lucky, what other long arm could I get for $1,000. incl tax and delivery? Arm is now $730. USD add tax/ship Someday, perhaps my 75th birthday, the Gorgeous Ikeda, 12-1/8" https://www.islabs.co.jp/it407cr1.html It costs a bit more than the Blackbird, $7,000 + tx + ship |