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Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?

In my quest for a new cartridge I seem to be narrowing my choice down to a Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1. I have not been able to hear either of these so I am looking for any insight anyone can provide. I will be using the cartridge on a VPI TNT IV with an Eminent Technology 2.4 tone arm with the high pressure manifold. I am running dual mono with two Krell KPA Phono preamps. Thank you for any input.
krc

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krc OP
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Sirspeedy, how did the Magic Diamond compare to the Orpheus or your Tempers? Thanks.
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Thank you sirspeedy. I appreciate your insight here.
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Thank you .. .that should be an interesting comparison. I have heard that the PC1 is slightly more musical/warm and the Magic is slightly more transparent/neutral. The emphasis was on slightly though for both.
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Does anyone know the compliance of the MD and the PC1? Thanks
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Thanks Rushton .. great info.
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Thank you Raul
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Raul, are there any qualitative comparisons you can make about the allaerts vs the MD vs the PC1? Thanks.
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Thanks Raul. Mid range, particulary female vocals, need to be spot on for me. Resolution is important as is extension on both ends. Neutral yes .. analytical no. Given those desires do any of these cartridges rise to the top?
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Hemisferik, I am anxious to hear you view on the PC1 vs the other cartridges you have. Thanks.
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