axelwahl
Responses from axelwahl
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Lewm>>> probably a Sumiko BluePoint, originally <<< oh, oh, :-) but that's also an MC?about time if you get a bit restless to check on MMs, I say...I have listened to A&R P77, Empire S1000 ZE/X, Shure V15 III VN35MR, Elite EE... | |
| Ortofon 2M Red Not Happy Need advice Hi,you say:>>> there is such a huge difference between the level of detail between the two carts <<< and >>> The 2M sounds muddy, bright, and is lacking detail big time <<<I have a small problem with "muddy" and... | |
| Ortofon Rondo Blue vs M2 Black vs Sumiko Blackbird Ach shame, not much help happening here!I think Audiofeil done some 2M Black testing and all things being equal (but not the money) I'd go for the 2M Blue. Sumikos didn't quite do it for so far, YMMV.go for the 2M Blue and let us know how it went.... | |
| rega rb300 tonearm lift not working - fixable >>> is there something in there that may have dried out <<<Yes there is, normally a very thick type of silicon fluid. Most arms start playing up after some time (years). Normally you open that piston chamber, clean it and replace... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul,thanks for clarifying that point.>>> ... that we don't lose the merits of the MM technology design that is different from the MC design ... <<<It cold be said otherwise, that all an MM is doing make life of a phono-stage mor... | |
| Ortofon Windfeld - anyone heard one? Thank you, Downunder:-)>>> Bottom line is I think the SPU is wonderful, but you need a 2nd cartridge that will be a bit more transparent when the recording warrants it. <<<I was starting to get exactly THAT notion. It seems to ex... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Hi Lewm,following FYI, (in answer to my query to A.W.):>>> The balanced phono stage with "floating" RIAA is not usable as a stand alone unit, as it cannot drive a interconnect cable, and requires a fixed 50k ohm loading to have correct RI... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hi Raul,interesting that you 'consider' the phono-stage, all things +/- equal, as of 'less' influence on some these MMs marvellous performance. That's powerful!To say it again, and I'm now busy with an AT140LC which YET AGAIN outclasses all MCs I ... | |
| Clearaudio Stradivari Hi Rccc & Cerrotone VERY important (maybe obvious) thing I did not mention in my 'SUT loading out-line' above it the QUALITY of resistor needed. This actually applies to 'normal' non-SUT loading as well. The BEST is just good enough. So what's... | |
| tonearms with VTA-towers for true "VTAF" Hi Atmasphere,thanks for the powerful 'witnessing'. I must say this does sounds so convinced (and Rfogel8'sto boot), I have copied what you wrote.Truly food for thought. Which MRK?? are you actually referring to, since there is now a MK VII, is th... | |
| Ortofon Windfeld - anyone heard one? Hi Downunderyou say:>>> If the Windfeld is more refined in the upper frequencies - ... <<<That is the case, I might call more 'delicate' also, compared to a Jubilee which itself is quite good at that. The Windfeld also has better... | |
| tonearms with VTA-towers for true "VTAF" Atmasphere,>>> The VTA tower allows for good repeatability as well and its easy to use. <<<Oh yes, I think that seems THE strong point of the design, now all the other bits and pieces look like --- just a bit much, compared to ot... | |
| Who has heard the new ARC ref 2 phono? Hi Sdrenslowyou say:>>> I have always wondered why the BAT VK-P5 and VK-P10 phonostages do not use the 6H30 tubes...<<<I actually think both are 'older' designs and pre-date the serious use of that 'MIG-fighter' tube. Also until ... | |
| Dedicated phono-pre for MM only? Lewm>>> Does he sell it as a kit? <<<I have actually send him an email. I'll see what comes back.Thanks for the feedback also.Axel | |
| cart measurement vs quoted spec Hi All,it's been a couple of days, and let me share todays status on what prompted this thread.The the cart measured was found to have an out of spec. tracking angle (plus further test still to do...) Since it was still under warranty it will be ... |