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Skeptics believe:cartridge makes a HUGE difference

I was hesitant to upgrade my tonearm and cartridge. I thought, my system (verity parsifol, MC275, and c2300 with sota tt) already sounded great. Could a new tonearm and cartridge really make a difference? Yesterday, I upgraded to a Graham 2.2 with Transfiguration Orpheous L cart. WOW! What a difference. The records I have heard 100 times are new (and better) all over again. I love this equipment that allows fans of music to unpack more of the music's beauty.
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zd542
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"Skeptics believe:cartridge makes a HUGE difference"

I never heard that one before. Usually, the skeptics are focused on things that make a more subtle difference, like cables and certain tweaks. Changing a phono cartridge is more like changing a pair of speakers. Its a very noticeable upgrade.
zd542
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"The argument that science and engineering is limited so anything is possible is often used to justify. That may be true, but in of itself basically means the odds of success are limited, so proceed accordingly."

I don't get what you are saying. If science and engineering is limited, I don't see how that can that can be used to justify a claim. I think I'm just not reading your post in the way you meant it.
zd542
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Your point is very clear and a good one. Personally, I feel that a lot of the mystery that lies in between what we can currently measure and what we can only hear, should be dealt with using well conducted listening tests. I get a lot resistance with that one, though.
zd542
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"07-11-14: Geoffkait
Zd542 - don't worry, I don't get it either."

Just to be clear, I wasn't finding fault. My comment was meant to be a literal one. I just didn't fully understand Mapman's comment the way he worded it. Nothing more than that.
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