2. analog
  3. 1099895054

For owners of Clearaudio Emotion

I live in a somewhat dusty part of the world with higher than usual pollution levels ie New Delhi, India.My query is whether acrylic or other dust covers are available for this turntable.If so where and at what price? I am somewhat concerned about my current practice of putting the turntable to bed at night by covering it with a largeish cloth.Given all the pointed stuff portruding from the TT this is not a sustainable long term practice.
My second query given that I am relatively new to the vinyl game( and loving every minute)is whether a cartridge upgrade is going to yield significant benefits.The Emotion is a huge improvement over the $150 Project Debut. However not totally thrilled with the way the Emotion handles the upper notes.
Would really appreciate any views/advice.
Many thanks in anticipation
128x128sunnyboy1956

Showing 2 responses by mtz

mtz
12 posts
 
1. Clearaudio DOES make a dustcover for this table but you might be hard pressed to track it down. I bought my table in June and I've never seen the dustcover available online (though maybe it's been added since that time). My dealer sells the dustcover for $160 Canadian dollars.

2. I've upgraded my cartridge from the Aurum Classics to a Benz Micro MC Silver. I was happy with that improvement but my upgrade cartridge was not new so I didn't pay a full retail upgrade price.
mtz
12 posts
 
You don't need to bother with the lead plate between headshell and cartridge, this is only provided in case you want to use an especially light cartridge with this arm.

Also if you set it up according to the instructions, borrow a tracking force scale if you don't have one and verify the weight you've got on the cartridge. I found that the estimate method in the instructions gave me far too much force. Recommended tracking of the Aurum Wood is 1.8-2.2 grams I think.
More to discover