Who Is An Expert On Acutex Cartridges?

I'm happy to have encountered this thread, it serves as a reminder to try my Acutex cartridges again (MCR 320 STR III, and 415 STR) again.

Other aspects in the audio chain has taken precedence over the Acutex issue, but recent improvements in the system has revealed how much better my analog front end is these days, so it's about time to put the Acutex carts back in again.

I've been enjoying an AT ART-9, incredible cartridge.  

My salutations to you all,

Dan

For those that posted on this thread, I'm in need of information regarding the Autex M320 STR III. I'm encountering a feedback issue on my Garrard 401, with a Dynavector 501 arm. The cartridge sounds amazing until the feedback rears its ugly head. The plinth is a heavy MDF DIY on a sandbox (Brightstar Audio BigRock 2).

I'm thinking the cause might be the subwoofer that's about 10 feet away. I should have tried it without the sub, but I changed to a different cart first.

I tried Vinyl Engine, they had no info regarding compliance and arm matching on this particular cart.

I appreciate any info that can be provided.

Thanks,
Dan

Timeltel, the 415 is very good cartridge, especially considering its price. I don't remember how much I paid for it, but it wasn't much.

I've got to stop being lazy and listen to more vinyl!

Regards,

Dan

Last night, I listened first to my AT ART-9, and then I installed my Acutex M 320 LPM cartridge. I was astonished how good the Acutex sounded. It makes me realize I need to fine tune the setup on the ART 9.

The Acutex made the best sounding music I've heard on the Garrard 401/Denon 501 arm, and Modwright SWP 9.0 SE phono pre.

The new (to me) Herron VTSP-3A preamp has illuminated the strength of ancillary components as never before. Makes me want to listen to more of the LP collection again. The M 320 LPM is a keeper, I'll want to check out the 415 again soon.

Regards,

Dan

Lewm,

I see you also use a Dynavector arm, in my case a 501 that I've had to rebuild the arm lift assembly on, and rewire. I love this tonearm, though I wonder how much difference there is from the newer models.

Any comment? Very curious regarding information about the Dyna arms.

Regards,,

Dan