Dear Timeltel: There is the Jico SAS too stylus replacement.
Btw, where do you read about the 700?, the 1000 that Dgob name it is a different cartridge series: PS not PC and in the magazine I have looks different.
I forgot, my PC-550 is the MK2 version that in theory has a refined stylus.
+++++ " & bass transients are nicely displayed " +++++
only nicely?, IMHO maybe the best out there with the grip, tightness, cero overhang, precision, weight, power, velocity, tone color that other cartridges could envy. At least is what the 550MK2 shows in my system against other cartridges with the same test tracks.
Anyway, a humble great performer.
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear Audiopulse: Of course that that 7K tag is a " warning " but I hope that warning could be: " hey this is another dimension sound, hundreds of years a head of anything we ever dreamed ".
I can tell you that at least from my part I will put on sale what ever is need it to buy that 7K " miracle " cartridge.
We have to wait and " see ".
regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear jeadac: Maybe you are right and the ruby material is fragile because by coincidence I broke the one in my Sao Win and when was re-tipped by SS one our latter the cantilever ( for no reason. ) brokes and re-send to SS to fix it again what he did it.
Regards and enjoy the music,} R. |
Dear Dlcockrum: I agree with you and Halcro, that cartridge is very good.
Now, against the XLM and the Sonus ( I never heard the 681 you own. ) the Signet is a revelation if for no other thing because its higher overall resolution that menas not only a more transparent overall performance but means too resolution on LP defects that through other cartridges we can detect in the same way. It is not that the Signet motor/design is better than the ones in the other cartridges but that the stylus shape of the Signet goes deeper in the grooves and is more sensitive than the others.
Halcro posted that this kind of stylus needs to be in pristine condition when playing LP after LP so the clean work with and the LP clean work is a must task here.
In the other side could be that your electronics are more reactive to the electrical Signet characteristics, playing with different load impedance/capacitance could help about as fine tunning the cartridge set up especialy on VTA/SRA/VTF.
You can try a different TT/platter mat and record clamp if any.
And no less important is what Halcro posted: if the cartridge has more than 2K playing hours then is time to re-tip it.
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear Stltrains: Dgarretson has a first hand experience with the Grace trhough SS, a good experience I think.
Now, you have the 155 that you could try in the Signet and after that you could decide if want a different/better performance.
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear Timeltel: Btw, thanks for the link, I bought it.
R. |
Dlcockrum: you may be hearing the swishing noise on a not-perfectly centered record because the TK7LCa maybe has a lower compliance than the other carts you mention (the Sonus and ADC are very high compliance carts). You may see better results with a Signet TK7SU or TK7E which are also high compliance carts. Unfortunately, there is no compliance data on VE for the TK7LCa. |
Dear Timeltel: +++++ " Acman3 and Halcro were kind enough to assist me in putting the cart/styli together, " +++++
I wonder why no one of you speak in deep about this " finding ". maybe I'm very a faster gunman than you.
Anyway, the Jico SAS comes not as 550 but 330. Problem with the Jico is that the cantilever build material is totally different but the stylus could be a lot better than the original including the one in your kidness link, so I think we have to test it and see what " happen ".
What IMHO is undeniable is that in original shape the PC550 is a winner.
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Hi Raul
"Btw, where do you read about the 700?, the 1000 that Dgob name it is a different cartridge series: PS not PC and in the magazine I have looks different."
I believe I was referring to the Pioneer PC 1000 Mk2: http://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge_database.php?m=Pioneer&t=any&mod=1000&sort=2&Search=Search&sty=&ovlo=&ovhi=&can=&dclo=&dchi=&stid=&masslo=&masshi=¬es=&prlo=&prhi=.
However, we're working from memory here so it might not have been the Mk2 but that does seem to fit what we remember. Not to say that it is any better (or, possibly, worse) than any other favoured cartridge. It just ticked a lot of boxes when heard and so probably deserves a review in a much improved system.
As always... |
EL Diablo! Searched long & hard to turn that stylus up, YOU BOUGHT MY STYLUS! :) Hope it meets your expectations, in this case you're quicker to pull the trigger than I (was). But not always--- http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1200430667&openflup&8764&4#8764As mentioned, sincerely hope you enjoy it, you'll let us know how the stylus performs? Not sure in what order they'll be shown, an earlier post "submitted for moderator approval", first time in years! As always, any info. in that post needs to be confirmed. Peace, |
Raul,
"I wonder why no one of you speak in deep about this " finding . maybe I'm very a faster gunman than you."
The ad stated, Does not ship to the United States so a lot of us were out of the gun fight.
Regards, Don |
Regards, Raul: Thanks for questioning a difference between the PC-550 and 1000 carts. A quick search turns this up:
http://www.styli.co.nz/stylus-370.html
A full photo of the alternative "1000-MK11":
http://audio-database.com/PIONEER-EXCLUSIVE/etc/pc-1000ii-e.htm
The insert shown on the nz/styli site reminds me of a Grace F9? There is apparently confusion concerning the MK-11 version, from the Audio-database photo, it appears the Mk-11 cart has the square insert. Last year's research indicated there was this specific concern and most definitely confirmed the need to be certain the insert is correct. I'll tentatively stand by my comment that there is a PN-1000 stylus that is compatible with the 330-770 motor?
I need to make a correction. The referred-to stylus (yesterday's ebay link) is not the Micro configured grip, the Micro's plastic is more ovoid than rectangular.
A link to the Pio. PC-770(EX) on VE database, 10-60k fr response.
And here: http://audio-database.com/PIONEER-EXCLUSIVE/etc/pc-770ex-e.html
Found it!:
http://www.pickupnaald.nl/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=2734&category_id=
It appears the Shibata on beryllium is no longer available, also a heads-up, not all of the styli offered on the Pickupnaald site are described as "original".
Bass resp. with the PN-550 (the cart in my possession has the "beryllium" decal), the stylus a 770E. Raul, bass is not exaggerated but can be startlingly explosive, as appropriate. As you say, a cart (IMHO) worth experiencing.
Thanks for your response &
Peace, |
OK folks, here is the REAL question. Will Raul's thread reach 10K posts by April Fool's Day? Just think of the implications! ;^) |
Dear Dgob: As you said was by memory, nothing wrong. According my Japanese bible the PS-1000MK2 I'm refereing is and have different cartridge motor even comes with its own universal dedicated headshell and is this model the one well regarded not the PC-1000.
I don't want to have a controversy here because you are trusting in your memory and I don't see you 100% sure about.
Anyway, whom I'm to disagree with you?, thank's to clarify?
regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear Pryso: IMHO this is " our thread ".
R. |
Raul, when I heard the Pioneer PC330 I could tell it had a lot of promise, but the low freq. had a lot of slop. Timeltel cleaned it up, and Halcro helped secure a replacement. The highs and mids were excellent as I remember. I had been looking for one, but i guess I fell asleep. Now I will have to pay a "Raul" premium. :) |
Dear Jmowbray: That could be but he said/posted:
+++++ " lots of surface noise. Much more than with the other cartridges in my small stable (ADC XLM II Improved, Sonus Blue Gold, Stanton 681EEE-S). With the TK-7LCa, I hear small pops and crackles almost constantly.... " ++++
" pops and crackles ", IMHO this is part of the LP grooves centered or not the LP and the 7LCa is reproducing it as should be, don't you think?
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear Acman3: +++++ " when I heard the Pioneer PC330 I could tell it had a lot of promise, but the low freq. had a lot of slop..... The highs and mids were excellent as I remember" +++++
about the cartrdige bass management is nothing I can hear in my sample even from the first 1/2 hour to play it. The PC550MK2 bass management is nothing but first first rate and second to none, in this regards I can tell that even a little " better " than the Precept 440LC/ANV cartridges,
What precluded that I put the Pioneer at the top is some high frequency lost of SPL on tiny tiny 3-4 layer frequencies over 9khz-10khz, I'm " fighting to find out what is happen down there: maybe the titatium cantilever build material?, I can't say for now.
In the other side I don't buy any more that: " in those 3 cartridge models the cartridge motor is the same and the top one only differ because the stylus shape ".
The Precept, Acutex and other cartridges I tested in the last two months told me that. I bought a secong Acutex 315 and the 320 stylus shape performs different in both cartridge bodies and the 315 the same. In the Precept the 220 cartridge body shows different performance with the same 440LC stylus and I have other examples.
Could be that in one carrtridge series that is true but IMHO that's not the rule but the exception one. IMHO no one of us can be sure of that " old " statement that I followed too. From today and in the future I will follow my way of thinking I had years ago that's: each cartridge at its own, no rules that has the same cartridge motor because is in the same series and specs are almost the same but we don't know if the builder " touched " the top of the line to tame/refine the quality performance level.
What you and Timeltel heard on the PC330 about its bass performance tell me that that could be because are different motors with the same stylus. " Slop and nicely " bass IMHO is not but the other way around with the original PC550MK2.
Many of us ( including me ) want to think some cartridge models are sharing the same top of the line cartridge motor because maybe we think that with the lower cartridge motor model we can achieve the top cartridge quality performance.
Btw, I', testing along all these cartridges the tiny Lux LMC-1: fenomenal!, more on it latter on.
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Regards, Raul: Two, now possibly three (this) post in moderator's limbo---
Past research indicated the PC330-770 motors ARE the same, as are the same generation of ADC XLM-QL30 through 36, as are the AT 15/20. There are the exceptions, the AT15/20SS, the "calibrated" Stantons, and a few very rare ADC carts that were tested and engraved, a la Stanton, with serial numbers. There is precedence.
As the moderators seem unconcerned with the timely flow of information, I'll leave the forum for the while with the comment that once again, certain comments made here are personal opinion and fail to reflect reality.
That I commented on a weakness in bass response for the Pio. PC cart exists only in your imagination.
Really!
Have fun & Peace, all. |
Halcro i should have dug deeper before going with tk7e. Thank you for the info. Raul the price was right and ive been looking for a tk7cl so long that i jumped on 7e and should have spent time knowing what i was buying. I'm quite happy with p100lc as my favorite but like all of us always on the hunt for possibly better. Mike |
Dear Stltrains: You are one of the few lucky AKG P100LE owners and IMHO only the ones that owns can understand why you are happy with and that that Signet belongs to an inferior " league " with or with out yhe 155.
Some of us are so entiltled/sticky with our each one " star " that don't take in count the each one other star when we not even heard or hear that other star. We always think that my star is the " one ", could be till we hear the other stars.
Do you own the Goldring G800?, you can find out easily at ebay.UK for no more than 150.00 and the send it to SS for ruby top stylus and voila this is the star of Dominic that beats those Signets and other stars out there all at the same time. If you don't have it then maybe is time to try the Goldring alternative.
regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear Acman3: +++++ " Timeltel cleaned it up... " +++++, I don't know what you are refering to because IMHO there is nothing to " cleaned it up " in the PC550MK2.
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Gracious thanks to Halcro, Jmowbray, and Raul for your responses re: surface noise with my TK-7LCa. I was hoping to hear from Timeltel too ;)
Halco - I got this cartridge as a "free surprise" when I purchased an inexpensive Thorens TD-166 MkII from an Ebay seller primarily for an extra tonearm wand for my TD-147, so I have no idea how many hours are on it. The cantilever is dead straight and the stylus looks good (post cleaning) under 50X magnification. Since it sounds really fantastic IMHO, I believe that the stylus is in pretty good condition.
When I looked at the stylus under 50X this afternoon, the tip was indeed caked with debris. I used a Magic Eraser to clean per your recommendation. It worked. The tip looks very clean and shiney now. Yet, while the cleaning did help, I still have the elevated surface noise, but to a lesser extent.
I believe that the TK-7LCa is now performing as designed. The remaining surface noise is, as you and Raul point out above, simply the result of the superior resolution of the line contact stylus along with the excellent transcription prowess of this cartridge/stylus. There is no distortion or other artifacts during playback, only a slightly heightened sensitivity to imperfections in the vinyl that is proportional to the improvement in resolution and clarity over my other cartridges. Another example of the old saying, "There's no free ride".
All in all, I will glady suffer with the slightly-heightened surface noise level in order to enjoy the almost unbelievable sound quality and musicality of the TK-7LCa. It just seems to get everything right.
Halco - I am interested to know how your TK-7CLa body with the AT-155LC stylus compares to your original-stylus unit as I need to think about one of these for the future. Please pardon me if you have already posted on this as I may have missed it while reading this 194 page thread.
Thanks again for the great advice.
Happy Listening, Dave |
Dear Raul, There are many stars in our universe and I do certainly believe the opposite of what you believe. Otherwise, for example, our 'respected' institution of marriage would be a mess. But I must confess that acting in accordance with our believes is not easy at all while our will is not as strong as we pretend it to be. Anyway I expect a war-declaration to Mexico from Australia because of the Signets insult.
Regards,
|
Raul: Your comments are based on incorrect or inadequate information. A sensible man would be thankful for gaining this information, instead you resort to the tactics of berating and belittling others.
Such comments are embarrassing only to yourself, I find your tirades amusing.
You owe Acman3 an apology.
Peace. |
Raul, I've picked up the G800, but I've only tested the unit to verify that it was operational. My sample came equipped with the G820 stylus. Do you recommend replacing the 820 with the original 800 before sending to Soundsmith? Also, my tonearms are medium mass, does this cartridge require heavier arms? Thanking you in advance, Don
Post submitted 07:50 3/9/2013 |
Raul, the stylus was abused. It was off center and had gunk on it which Timeltel scraped off. I only listened for a short one or two hours. I should not have even commented on the cartridge. It was just passing through. |
Dear Nandric: I don't think so. Any one of us like it what is our prefered quality performance level if any one likes the Signet series 7 that's fine. Certainly I prefer other kind of more accurate and natural distortions.
Now, I think is more healthy to all of us and learning too to talk with the today stars as the Precept, the Anniversary or that Pionner PC550, don't you think.
My comment to Stiltrains about the Goldring G800 was only trying that we move and take actions forward to not stay in the same position all our audio times. Nothing more.
Btw, do you already found out the PC550?
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear Acman3: Now I understand that " cleaned it up ", thank's.
Btw, returning to my opinion that the top of the line of cartridges designs don't share the same motor as their down size brothers maybe this is why the 550ML stylus replacement experiences I had were with a quality performancce level lower the 440LC when is the 550ML the top of the line and in theory its performance level has to be higher.
Perhaps in the Precept 550ML cartridge body we can realy knows all the glory of this Precept top of the line gem.
regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear Raul, My search for the Precept 440 cl and Pioneer PC 550 is a kind of exercise in frustration. The whole Europe, Italy included, the UK with its 'colony' Australia, the USA ebay.com and even the Russian Federation are involved in my search but, alas, without any positive result. I have no idea how Japanese succeed to sell anything whatever abroad without capability to speak English but I was never able to visit their ebay despite the fact that I speak 5 languges. What a difference with your discovery of the Goldring 800 and Clearaudio Virtuoso. i even made some profit on the last mentioned one. I admire your searching work but sometime you make my life really misrable. As soon as Henry start a war because of your offence of his Signet 'stars' I would be tempted to choose one or the other side. So, dear Raul, the next time please check if the those 'exceptional carts' you discovered are alo available for us the common mortals.
Regards, |
Dear nandric: When I started this thread several of our today cartridges were out of the net suddenly appeared so that could happen with the Precept, Anniversary or the PC550MK2.
Timeltel, btw I would like to ask you again where is that information about the 770. Thank you in advance.
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Raul: my comment was directed to the swishing noises he was experiencing. |
Raul, I was just having a little fun. I don't feel capable of splitting hairs on the head of that angel dancing on the head of a pin as some of you are. So I just read along and ask only a simple question from time to time.
It is certainly true than many have contributed valuable information to this cartridge subject. But I think traditionally whoever begins a given thread is thought of as the "owner", no matter how many others post on the original subject.
Actually, my comment was a complement to you for initiating a subject thread that created such an active following. |
Dear friends: Here it is again:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audio-Technica-Stereo-Cartridge-AT150ANV-/380594521148?pt=US_Record_Player_Turntable_Parts&hash=item589d33843c
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |
Dear Raul, I have already bought it (this is a relisted one). Just couldn´t resist ; ) it is the cheapest on eBay. My first proper Audio-Technica, all others have been faulty in various extend ! Please describe the weight of the wooden clamp you are using with positive results. Are you using the Reso-Mat now ? I use the original ORACLE clamp to straighten concave records, it´s relatively heavy 230 grams. With straight records I really can´t hear if clamping (weight) makes any difference one way or another, with the Reso-Mat of course. As always, thank you. |
Regards, Dlcockrum: You rang?
One may find the TK&LCa becomes slightly congested in the most demanding recordings, it's necessary to listen closely to detect this. Otherwise it is a coherent, expressive, naturally dynamic cart. The ability to present good musical pace and a confident, upbeat rhythm is challenged but not surpassed in the entirety of these areas by any other of my carts. (IMHO, ancient rig, etc).
The ATN-155LC and SN-TK7LC styli are performance-wise almost indistinguishable. Without fresh production examples to evaluate, it's likely the condition of the (now twenty year old) assembly would be the determining factor.
The Signet TK7Ea and 7LCa motors are the same, the only difference is in the badging. Past research indicates these were manufactured at the rate of approx. two a month. There's a real probability that serial numbers did not exceed #1000 for either the LCa or Ea. You're fortunate to have one, they are not frequently found.
Those interested in the cart should be certain of the small "e" designation. The TK7E or 7SU are sometimes mistaken for the Ea/LCa carts. The earlier E/SU lacks the beryllium cantilever and while very listenable, the rectangular design from 1968 is a more "organic" performer.
Either the Signet TK3Ea or the AT7V are, with the ATN-155lc stylus, very near in performance. They do lack the extreme care and quality of workmanship and materials found in the hand-built TK7Ea/LCa, the difference being in a nearly indescribable sense of music-making ability.
While the ATN-155LC stylus is still available, you might consider finding one. Or two. Or three?
Apologies to all (esp. Raul) if earlier comments seem somewhat sharp. In consequence of the "moderator review" cirmstances, the inability to respond in a timely manner distorts continuity. It's a frustration one should not need to deal with. Again, apologies &
Peace (3-10-2013, 7:30 a.m. CST) |
Dear Grbluen, I am informed by Henry (Halcro) that Axel's repair of his Dynavector was fantastic. Considering the complexity of repair (coils) there is no question about his capability. My G 800 is 'updated' by Axel but I refuse to pay more for a retip then +/-170 euro. So my 'combo' consisted of aluminum (alloy) cantilever with line contact stylus. As far as I know Raul and (comrade) Don opted for a more expensive ugrade. Now Peter Ledermann is also a very capable 'retipper' while in a peculiar way they both are not competing with each other because Axel can't provide ruby cantilevers. However the prices may be very different. Axel's prices for the 'exotic cantilevers' are increased in price considerably lately because of the 100 % increase in Japanese prices for the parts. I am not familiar with Peter's prices but hope that Raul and others will inform us about those. This way one can make the right decision it seems to me. BTW Axel's prices can be seen on his site.
Regards, |
FYI, I think the most expensive re-tip from Peter is $350, for the ruby cantilever and selected line contour stylus. For $250, you can have ruby and LC, too. I am not exactly clear why one LC stylus is $100 more than the other. Peter has my second of two Grace Ruby's for the full-house upgrade. (This one had no cantilever when I bought it, so something had to be done. I felt that putting a Ruby cantilever on the Grace Ruby was an imperative. LC should be an upgrade over the already great elliptical version I use. Dave G has had the same work done to his Grace and is very happy.) |
Dear Lew, The usual re-tip consist of gluing a complete cantilever/stylus combo in the (aluminum) tube behind the cantilever. The old or broken cantilever need of course to be pulled out first. The re-tip services get their parts from the suppliers but the most delivered 'parts' are already put together by the producer. The price difference between those line contact styli may depend from the stock which each re-tipper owns but also from the diamond quality and polishing work done. Anyway if Peter's prices are as you mentioned then my next re-tip will be the one which cost $250. Exactly within the bondary of my 'principle price'.
Regards, |
Peter's $350 ruby cantilever tip is described more like a micro type - optimum contact, I believe. He will also re-tip an intact cantilever - $450.
Regards, |
Dear Timeltel: Thanks for the 770 information.
Now, I repeat no one including you can asure or can be sure that a top of the line cartridge motor shares and it is eaxctly the same in its down " brothers ". Can you?
What we can is to suppose and nothing more. My cartridge samples experiences are the ones where my statement on the subject found out its foundation, tha's why I have 2-3 samples of different cartridge line and same models cartridges.
Regrads and enjoy the music, R. |
The aim of most of us is to learn from others. So, dear Fleib, what is an 'intact cantilever'?
Regards, |
From what i read at Soundsmith web site the 350 priced tip is shaped like the cutter head. Seems like the only difference between the 2 LCs.
I plan to send the Grace F9 i just purchased for this upgrade. At least i got one right between the Grace and Signet. |
So far I've had two SS products. At Peter's recommendation, for Lyra Helikon I opted for his OCL tip glued onto the stock ogura-manufactured boron rod cantilever($550). For the Grace F9 I bought his turn-key replacement assembly comprised of alumimum holder, ruby cantilever, and OCL stylus($500). I choose the finished assy because the stock plastic holder that came with my F9 was a loose fit to the body. The SS holder is a nice tight fit. I don't know how Peter's propriety suspension compares to an original Grace Ruby.
One of these days I'll do a SS ruby/OCL retip on Acutex M320III STR. |
I have just spent the last 2 days (11hrs), comparing 3 cartridges, 2 of which I regrettably haven't listened to in quite some time. The AT 170/180occ, the AT 20SS, and the Precept 220/550ML. There have been some on this forum who question/wonder whether the 1st 2 cartridges mentioned have been out classed with the Precept. Well, take a deep breath because I don't feel that is the case. There are some mighty fine lines that express differences between the 3. All, in my opinion would sit at the same round table (there being no head). If I had to choose just one of the three to keep, the one I would choose would be based on stylus availability, not musical presentation. All 3 are amazing and I consider myself quite lucky to have them all. Raul's 440LC presented itself better than the 440/550ML, that of course is what he heard in his system. Would it better the 1st 2 cartridges I mentioned? He has them in his arsenal. I think he owes it to himself to compare. Going from memory is not always best. This comparison definitely surprised me. I had forgotten just how wonderful the AT180occ and the AT20ss cartridges are. There are other cartridges that would also sit at this round table. The Stanton 981 (either version) comes to mind. The London "Decca" Jubilee another. At this level of cartridge performance, there is (and has to be), some mighty fine hair splitting going on. I'm sure if there is such a thing as "the best", Raul is going to find it and I thank Raul for his efforts in his quest. |
Hi Nandric, A cantilever that is not broken and can still be used, is intact. This is usually an exotic type on a MC. He says that it's better to retain the existing cantilever if it's still usable. The price is higher because he says the job is more difficult.
Regards, |
Dear Timeltel: Thanks for the 770 information.
Now, I repeat no one including you can asure or can be sure that a top of the line cartridge motor shares and it is eaxctly the same in its down " brothers ". Can you?
What we can is to suppose and nothing more. My cartridge samples experiences are the ones where my statement on the subject found out its foundation, tha's why I have 2-3 samples of different cartridge line and same models cartridges.
In the other side: I never linked an item I want to buy. I linked items I already own or that just bought and some one ask for it, then I linked my winner auction. Whom could you think that can know you want to buy it when in the past you linked items you don't bought it.
Regrads and enjoy the music, R. |
Pinging Dave Garretson or anyone who has had a cartridge rebuild by SS. I saw a post on VA tonight where a guy reports that the required VTF for his FR cartridge, after rebuild by SS with the OC-CL stylus installed, was way different (nearly 2X) from the originally recommended VTF. I wonder whether Dave had the same experience with his Grace Ruby.
Or has anyone else noticed a similar phenomenon after a rebuild by Axel or anyone else? |
Dear Griffithds: Thank you for your observations. While I have not listened to the Precept, I find it difficult to believe it is superior to other top level Signet/AT carts such as the ones you mention. I have long since gotten off of the "cartridge du jour" bandwagon and am focusing almost exclusively on the top Signet and AT carts (with a few Grace carts thrown in for good measure).
In addition to the AT 170/180 and 20SS, I would like to see Raul compare the Precept to other TOTL Signet carts such as TK9LCa and TK10ML. My TK10ML with the LC SS retip (using original boron cantilever - which would make it a TK10LC, I suppose) is very close (slightly better, IMO) to my AT20SLa with a NOS ATN20SS stylus. I also have an AT160ML and AT155LC with NOS stylii and an TK100LC with a Level 2 SS retip that I will soon put up against the others. It's hard to imagine any MC cartridge being much better than any of the top Signet/AT carts being discussed.
In the meantime, I have an open account with Stereoneedles.com while they still have some of the stylii for these carts.... |
Dear Timeltel:+++++ " Your comments are based on incorrect or inadequate information. " +++++
which ones? I always am willing to learn.
Regards and enjoy the music, R. |