Ortofon MC A90 cartridge

I have just opene dmy A-90 box. I am think whether to install the A-90 with my SME3009R on the Mingicro Seiki RX-1500, or first upgrade my tonearm and then install the A-90 on a better arm. If later, then I am think of Graham phantom even though SME V is under consideration too. Any thoughts? Thanks.

I have just opened my A-90 box. I am thinking whether to install the A-90 with my SME3009R on the Micro Seiki RX-1500, or first upgrade the tonearm and then install the A-90 on a better arm. If latter, then I am thinking of Graham phantom even though SME V is under consideration too. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Ok, my vinyl setup is all complete with Reed 2P tonearm and the A90. I posted details on my system. I have had about 30 hours on the A90. It opened up after the first 2 hours and was singing well at 10 hours. For one thing, I had not heard better bass on vinyl prior to this. The sound of the "Dead Can Dance" fills the room with instruments placed in the 3D soundstage with geometric precision. On Jun Fukamachi At Steinway, the Piano appeared holographically between the two speakers, rendering each key with utmost precision and tremendous power.......awesome stuff...........more coming.

Take a look at the A90 picture I posted on my system.

tbg: What Decca Reference are you refering to?

Mine just arrived. Have not installed it yet. I have Micro Seiki RX-1500 with SME3009R.

Downunder: Thanks. You too have good a nice one, especially those Sonus Fabers look like a stunning Italian beauty. I guess you are located downunder? Which city?

My phonstage is a modest musical fidelity but I am building my own based on the same principle that was used my X-2 pre-amp (see the review of that preamp in product review section, if you curious).

Has anyone compared the A-90 with the ZYX Universe?

This is all exciting news based on the information provided by trusted listeners. I listened to the A-90 at Mike Levine's place and it all sounded great even though it is hard to discern the impact of the cartridge alone in the presence of all ultra high-end gear. But I trust Mike's words.

I haven't even opened my box yet and hence do not know the number, as I am waiting for a new arm which I have decided what to go for. Looking forward to listening to my setup and reporting my findings here.

By the way Thuchan, you mentioned earlier (I presume before listening to the A-90) that you liked the ZYX Universe very much. How does the A-90 compare to the Universe? I guess they do sound different but which one would you prefer?

Thanks, Thuchan.

By the way, my number is 130.

Enzo618: Glad to know that. I am running my AR90 VTF between 1.8 and 1.9 on my Reed arm