Joni Mitchell "Clouds"
From the box |
John Hiatt and the Jerry Douglas Band - Leftover Feelings…
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@noromance Brian, I must insist that you try the same headshell. ;-)
The wooden one will be distinctly different. LOL. It may…..may…..sound different, but really, the Zephyr and MIMC Star both have Peter’s ‘DEMS’ technology, which is suppose to take the damped energy (internal vibrational forces) and propagate it within the cart body itself (a technology developed in the Sussuro cart) before it reaches the arm. As I understand, one of the benefits of a wood headshell is to help remove resonance within the cart before it reached the arm. I’m no expert, but it seems the DEMS technology is doing the same within the cart itself, so that benefit should not be a large factor of the headshell material, or, should at least be minimal. With this new cart, I needed a new headshell. I want the ‘best’ (not most expensive) for the MIMC, so, why not use Soundsmith’s very own wood headshell? It’s the only headshell Peter sells as his own design, thus he must feel it is the best headshell for his cartridges if one is necessary. Good enough for me, and the new MIMC. I’m sure Peter would have most highly recommended one of his phono pre’s (which I did consider) vs my Hagerman too. Oh well Peter, win some, lose some. 😁 |
Brian,
I guess the reason you needed a new headshell would be for quick swaps. I understand your reasoning. I guess @noromance is suggesting using your current headshell for the most direct comparison of the two carts.
BTW, After listening to the first two lps from the Joni Archives box, I can highly recommend it!!!! |
After being without my cartridge (and therefore turntable) for 2 months to the day, I finally received my repaired EMT back from Thales today. What bliss, to turn on the table and drop the needle.
Rodrigo y Gabriela - Jazz EP
Jeff Beck Group - Truth
Police - Outlandos d’Amour
Frank Sinatra - A Man and His Music |
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@slaw I guess the reason you needed a new headshell would be for quick swaps. Yep, all my carts have their own headshell. Well, except the Grado Red with a brand new 8MZ stylus; which I should probably try and sell. I highly doubt I’ll use that again. |
Fountains of Wayne "Welcome Interstate Managers" |
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Tori Amos / Boys for Pele |
Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts Schubert - The Complete Symphonies. Staatskapelle Dresden. Philips 5LP box. Release date unknown, but probably late 70’s. Originally 1967.
Not sure how many of the Symphonies I’ll listen to, but starting at No. 1. Sounds very good after a long week. |
Brian,
Gonna be sending my Sussurro back soon. Thought about mounting my Zephyr * MIMC ES as the replacement but will most likely mount my as new Shelter 501 MkII to start with on the VPI.
Gotta replace the headshell leads as well.🤨 |
@slaw @bkeske Indeed. It is so you can directly compare both the high and low devices using the same components. Once you change another component, you will not get the full 360. Are you using ebony or cherry (is that what they use)? |
@slaw Gonna be sending my Sussurro back soon Expect a long turn-around….but…you do have a couple very nice back-ups 👍🏼 Have you ever mounted that MIMC? I keep checking my USPS informed delivery hoping the MIMC might show up a day early (tomorrow), but, so far, still shows Monday. Might get about 3 ‘new’ LP’s tomorrow though. |
Alfred Cortot, Liszt - Sonata In B Minor, Chopin - Sonata No. 3 In B Minor (Seraphim 1975)
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@noromance Are you using ebony or cherry (is that what they use)? Soundsmith does not identify the wood used, but to me, it looks like cherry. |
Never mounted it brother. I’m figuring it’ll be easier to mount it on my Townshend Rock 7 (with the extra stuff required for the damping trough), since it has threads |
@gmercer. Welcome back! No backup cart? Maybe nothing would compare.
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Old 97's
Hit by a Train
Rhino 2006 |
@slaw
ahhhh…I see.
BTW, finally picked up a strobe, (‘cheapo’ Chinese one), so am finally putting that SOTA speed gauge you sent me long ago to use. Nice to have. Simpler to use than my phone app, and probably more accurate. |
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Grateful Dead "Skull & Roses"
Barnes & Noble exclusive
RSD |
Stopped at an estate sale today that claimed to have “2000 vinyl records, great condition” to find that, for the first time in years, it was an accurate listing description. $2 each. No real serious gems, but I did pick up enough to complete my Ronstadt and Raitt collection, among a few dozen other things. Working my way through the Bonnie stuff now. |
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On side 4 of Skull & Roses
An enjoyable 7.5 stars for this entire pressing. |
My Morning Jacket "It Still Moves"
2021/Anniversary/box |
Hey Guys! What's up?
Just back from a week down south, college visits with my son who is a rising senior in HS. Had a great time.....
First up: The Doors - "Alive She Cried" |
You and me @reubent, just like old times. |
@reubent
Hey there! Welcome back. Going on are discussions of turntable cartridges and vinyl archeology findings. Many new members becoming regular posters. Also, some most excellent platters being spun. Here in the strange town of Portland, Oregon we’re outside in the exceptionally sweet evening air where alas, there is no record player.
Streaming Mike Greene - “Pale Pale Moon” and pretending we’re in 1975 Los Angeles. |
Chico Freeman - To Hear A Teardrop In The Rain. |
@slaw - Hey Steve! I’m only here for a short one this evening. Early bike ride tomorrow morning.
Was down your way this week. Visiting schools in VA, SC, GA and TN. And spent some time with the In-Laws in Clemson. Great road trip..... |
Sam Rivers - Contours - Tone Poet
Dire Straits - On Every Street - new 2LP 180g reissue - awful - SQ good but vinyl is horrible and noisy, even after multiple cleanings. Going back.
Bob Dylan - Greatest Hits - Mofi 45rpm - excellent
The Doors - Waiting for the Sun - AP 45rpm 200g - awesome |
@spiritofradio - Sounds like a beautiful evening. Enjoy! |
John Lennon - Imagine. 1971 on Apple Records.
In honor of the Olympics. |
+1 on My Morning Jacket - It Still Moves. Great album! |
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@6t5-gto,
Sorry your On Every Street sucks .
All my copies of are great. Got the original UK, the one off BG, the one from the initial box. |
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Wooden Wand & the Vanishing Voice / Gipsy Freedom |
@slaw thanks for the tip. I will be looking for another pressing. With Dire Straits I have a bunch of original pressings and early pressings for everything but On Every Street |
@reubent I was the Boeing exec focal to Clemson but attended Duke for my Masters. some great schools in the South, even UNC ( ha )….
seriously - the best to you and your son - aim high, aim high !!!!!!! |
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Made an adjustment to my Ushers from my memory of my music friend' system to the positive |
This is why we need to constantly hear/evaluate our system. |
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A little touch of SCHMILSSON in the night
Beck - Sea Change |
@slaw Kansas "Monolith" Great choice Steve zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Johann Sebastian Bach Violinkonzert In A-moll Und E-Dur Konzert Für Zwei Violinen In D-moll David and Igor Oistrach Wiener Symphoniker & RPH Georg Fischer & Sir Eugene Goossens Deutsche Grammophon 1963 Germany Stereo This was a dollar and is one of the most beautiful records I’ve ever heard. NM/VG my corner horns put me on the stage between the orchestra and the Violin(s)so sweet highly recommend |
James, it seems you're always there. |
Where? In my mind hanging on the ledge of a gilded concert hall stage?
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Beethoven
“Emperor”
Solti & The CSO
Ashkenazy
Phillips 1981 Compilation
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