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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Congratulations Banquo363, Great snag. I am envious.Let us know what you think. I bet you will be pleased. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
One last thing. If your on the fence on the 420, play "Live at Leeds" . That should do it.Danny 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
The only time I had any problem with the Acutex 420's high frequencies is when I played " I am the walrus " backwards. The person saying "Paul is dead" had a bad lisp. 
Any pleasant surprises because of guest appearance
Every time Eric Clapton came to Dallas, the late Great Freddie King would play the encore or more. Clapton in his prime with Freddie was awesome!Still Remember the great line," Baby, if they put your brain on the edge of a razor blade it would loo... 
Any good Contemporary Christian recordings
My favorite's are the David Crowder Band, Jonah 33, and Chris Tomlin. Others that come to mind are Mercy Me, Brandon Heath, Matthew West and Seventh Hour Slumber.Danny 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello all, As the proud Papa of this thread and contributor of many others, Raul has to be an expert in audioplillia. An expert has to look at things different than the normal lay person. He has to be correct all the time or risk losing the expert... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Timeltel, I took your advise and painted a red Acutex 412 to black and the hot highs sound much better. I wish someone had told me about this sooner.My thinking was along the lines of yours regarding the 3xx chart from 33audio and the 4xx ch... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Dyna10x, Great to know you are enjoying the Acutex 420. It seemed to improve til about 20 hrs on my system.I am curious about the 415 so whenever you get around to it, please give us your impressions. I seem to remember Timeltelsaying he was... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Rnadell, Sorry to hear you were unable to get a Acutex 420 from Italy. Someone will be selling theirs on Audiogon or Ebay in the future though, so keep your eyes open.Good LuckDanny 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul, Acutex M320STR or Clearaudio Virtuoso? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Nandric, My first reaction to the Ebay/Audiogon seller was like yours but then I realized these people who are buying would not be getting to hear the Acutex 420 without this man bringing it to them. They are not aware of this rare opportuni... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Dgob, I have not heard the loss of detail in the lower mids but I do not own a modified Technics to know what I am missing. Perhaps you are correct and the Technics 100MK4 is just the better cartridge. The Technics 100MK4 stock is legendary ... 
Covering a naked platter- MMF 7 has no felt pad
Hello Pushpull, Sorry I did not see the second part of your question.I did not like the Erotic H and luckily broke it one day. For a lot cheaper you can do much better. YMMV.Check out Raul's long,long,long MM thread and ask for advise there. He is... 
Covering a naked platter- MMF 7 has no felt pad
I had the Herbie's on my MMF-7 and it was much better than the felt pad. If you spend more on a mat you might think about an upgrade on a table.Another idea might be the Music Hall mat and I just bought a Merrill-Scillia mat on Audiogon which I li... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Halcro, Image seems normal to me so far. Bigger than normal but I am adjusting to the Transfi arm which has moved everything to a whole new level.I hope this defect is not a trend. Was there a return period on these? The seller has a lot of ...