Another vote for replacing the stylus in the Goldring. That cart works very well in that arm. I would also suggest trying a Herbie's mat on that table. It made an astounding improvement on the MMF5, but was horrible on my Linn. Herbies offers money back if not satisfied, so minimal risk. Try it.
Sumiko Songbird (High Output)/Music Hall MMF-5
Currently using the stock, Goldring (1012 GX?) cartridge. I’ve loved the SQ but lately the Goldring seems like it’s getting a little worse for wear. Would the Songbird be a good upgrade or one of those “Rolls Royce hood ornament on a Nissan Maxima” sort of moves?
Thanks in advance.
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One more vote against HOMCs, as compared to similarly priced LOMCs, MM, and MI. I stopped using them long ago; they just don't cut the mustard compared to good cartridges of other types, in my opinion, in my system. I owned and listened to Transfiguration Esprit, Benz Glider X2, and earlier a Sumiko something or other (Blackbird?), which is not worth even considering. Whereas for example I am a big fan of Transfiguration LOMCs. |
Personally, I would, and have put a cartridge of equal value of the turntable on my system before to good effect. But I would also consider @mijostyn ’s comments about high output MC cartridges. |
Replacing the stylus is good advice. I very much enjoyed the one HOMC cart I have tried, a Denon DL-110. I would heartily recommend this cart, and it seems to be well reviewed, though I understand the general reticence about HOMC, which is challenging to implement. I since acquired a step up transformer so I could run a LOMC AT-33sa, which I like even more. |
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