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seeking advice as to where the sweet spot is in this line price/performance.

dancekerl09-10-2017 9:08pm

karl_desch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 422 posts 09-30-2017 at 05:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi James. I too have been enjoying an RSP since last May. I can tell you that it continues to get better! I use a PASS XP-15 as a phono preamp at the medium gain setting and 100 Ohm loading. To the original posters point, I don’t know if this is the sweet spot in the line, but it is hard to imagine something more correct and enjoyable than this cartridge.
karl_desch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 422 posts 10-01-2017 at 05:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @james1969 What tonearm are you using for your RSP?
karl_desch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 422 posts 10-02-2017 at 09:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hard to answer that if it is sounding so good! I use a Fidelity Research FR-64S which has an effective mass of 35 grams. I am currently using a Jelco-Rosewood headshell at 16.7 grams. I would assume that the resonance Hz is below ideal, but this combo won't even fit on the vinyl engine calculator. Might have to try a lighter headshell for fun.