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Rega RB300 arm & Sumiko Blackbird - good match?

It's been so long since I've thought about/looked into arm/cartridge matching (18 months??) I've forgotten the guidelines regarding compliance and arm effective mass.

I've liked the Blackbird on other setups and am considering going back to a MM cart (from my Ortofon Kontra H). So, I'll just ask: does the Blackbird mate well with the RB300?
paulfolbrecht

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paulfolbrecht OP
603 posts
 
I am now running a Blackbird on the RB300 into my Shindo Monbrison. It's really an excellent combination.
paulfolbrecht OP
603 posts
 
HOMC, of course - that's what I'd meant.

Thanks!
paulfolbrecht OP
603 posts
 
Sounds like it could have had to do with system-matching too, perhaps (the "fuller" part).

At least I know there are no arm mass/compliance issues.
paulfolbrecht OP
603 posts
 
I tried a higher-end Grado on my RB300 once and it was AWFUL. Slow and mushy, rolled-off. Sold quickly. It was not an adjustment problem.
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