anthonya

Responses from anthonya

Analog upgrade path
300 to 400 usd in ebay.. stylus 250ish. reasonable  
Analog upgrade path
@chakster of course there are always something better for someone. for the current mainstream easy to get  stuff. 1042 is very worth it. we call it a value studio cartridge. it's neutrality is uncanny. like listening to say Genelec... rock is rock... 
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@chakster  follow all your advise closest possible. slowly collecting originals. I already tried replacement VS original and I know exactly what you mean. it just not right. even the newer stuff sounds better than oem stylus on legendary cart. but... 
Analog upgrade path
it's one of those cart that makes music sound like it supposed as intended. not too much not too little. I highly recommend itbasically kick nagaoka mp 500 out of the park too and some others. many upset people lol 
Analog upgrade path
goldring.. 1042 is excellent mm cart. and it's cheap. It can do alot of things and alot to like for the price. hard to do any better below 1000 usdI saw it trounce a high price Mc before 
Soundsmith Aida vs Hana sh
hana not high performance. tried it 
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he said ok 980 is mainnnneee 
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I'm still happy. saved more than 500usd and earn some bragging rights.I'm aware of the epc 205 issues. was told u can get jico ex and use in in mk3 or mk2L by jico. but technics already satisfy my curiosity.also many people transplant jico ex into... 
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bad news.. cantilever dislocated from rubber lol 
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the needle is blackened on the akg.. is that normal? Alot of buildup on the side which I haven't clean. can't make out its epoxy or dirt 
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@rauliruegas still working on the p25md.. seem I missed out something there is a treble breakup at high freq. it's a great cart. maybe too heavy headshell. I added the technics weight. very true the 205 ii low inductance is magical when Epa100 is ... 
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@chakster lucky for me the stylus is nos on the 205 and managed to rejunevate it. but I'm so so happy I could repair 4 damaged bearing. and antiskate. smooth like butter. was quoted 500 ++usd for the job gave it a go myself and succeeded. the sili... 
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@chakster @rauliruegas got it to work great now at 1.25 g high compliance carts now Epa100 successfully repaired.both of you right.. it's better detailed. Thank you much.  
Suggestions to upgrade from Lyra Delos
my bud had exactly same  feeling with Lyra delos.he tried a few conical and MMthings he loved now.as well. goldring 1042. shure m44.  toe tapping magical. and doesn't cost 5k. and not a downgrade in his book. different way to enjoyif want more hi ... 
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I did my own work so... almost done. just rewiring left.ultra smooth and stable now. we will see.also doing some maintenance on fr 24. anti skate is being installed. it's also a pretty decent for high compliance carts so I read.once all done I'll ...