My current turntable is the Dual CS530 fully automatic belt drive turntable. I messed up with the anti-skating and it does not function properly, so I've been looking for a new TT.
I've tried lower versions of Grado (Black and a few lower ones) and Shure cartridges on the dual. Some differences among them, but not huge. But when I tried Shure M97XE, there was a big difference. I consider Shure M97XE as a good mid-fi cartridge, and by far it was the best cartridge I've tried.
I think Goldring Elan is about the same quality as Grado Black cartridge.
Am I wrong if I assume MMF-2 is a better TT than Dual CS530?
Well, actually I just bought MMF-2 and it is in transit. I also bought a Grado green cartridge and Shure V15-III, so I'll see if MMF-2 makes any difference on those cartridges.
I've tried lower versions of Grado (Black and a few lower ones) and Shure cartridges on the dual. Some differences among them, but not huge. But when I tried Shure M97XE, there was a big difference. I consider Shure M97XE as a good mid-fi cartridge, and by far it was the best cartridge I've tried.
I think Goldring Elan is about the same quality as Grado Black cartridge.
Am I wrong if I assume MMF-2 is a better TT than Dual CS530?
Well, actually I just bought MMF-2 and it is in transit. I also bought a Grado green cartridge and Shure V15-III, so I'll see if MMF-2 makes any difference on those cartridges.