If you expect to learn, you need an open mind. So why are some folks so critical of suggestions to try vintage cartridges, moving magnet (or iron) designs, tonearms with removable headshells, headshells of varying mass or resonance, etc.?
Raul brings to the table an extensive experience with a large number of components, a passion for the joys of live music, a willingness to help with any honest question, and a true sincerity with his advice and comments. Too bad for those who refuse to admit there can be another viewpoint other than the currently favored "audio mantra". And not to suggest Raul only offers contrarian views, but from some comments I've read I think he is sometimes discounted as -- that guy that still uses MM cartridges. Such close-mindedness suggests those folks will not learn something from a gentleman who has much to teach.
Raul brings to the table an extensive experience with a large number of components, a passion for the joys of live music, a willingness to help with any honest question, and a true sincerity with his advice and comments. Too bad for those who refuse to admit there can be another viewpoint other than the currently favored "audio mantra". And not to suggest Raul only offers contrarian views, but from some comments I've read I think he is sometimes discounted as -- that guy that still uses MM cartridges. Such close-mindedness suggests those folks will not learn something from a gentleman who has much to teach.