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Inexpensive MM Cartridge
@peter_s RE: Goldring 1042I have a SOTA with a Jelco 850 Mk II arm. Am still running my Mani as a phono stage (yes, even with the Soundsmith), so capacitance is preset within. I’m running at the Standard 47k and 42db gain. It’s a ‘hot’ cart, and w... 
Inexpensive MM Cartridge
@peter_s @petg60 how about a Goldring 1042?Just bought a Goldring 1042 as a backup to my Soundsmith Zephyr. I’m very impressed. Highly recommended. Beats my old Grado Red with 8mz stylus by a long mile. 
How old are you?
63 
Onzo Zero Dust... Deflated?
Peter Ledermann does not recommend it for his Soundsmith cartridges either. Which is when I switched to Blu-Tack 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Øivin Fjeldstad Conducts David Monrad Johansen - Voluspaa. Filharmonisk Selskaps Orkester (Orchestra) with the Det Norske Solistkor (choir). Philips 1969, Norway release/pressing. 
would a moonstone cart be compatible with a sony ps-x7 turntable and scott receiver?
No, not personally, but it has had some glowing reviews. Michael Fremer being one. I considered it recently as a back-up cart, but eventually went with the Goldring 1042 for that duty instead. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bernstein conducts Shostakovich Piano Concerto #1 (Andre Previn, piano) & Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos (Gold and Fizdale, piano). New York Philharmonic. Columbia Masterworks 1962Very very nice recording 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Van Cliburn - My Favorite Chopin. RCA Victor Red Seal ‘Living Stereo’ 1961 
would a moonstone cart be compatible with a sony ps-x7 turntable and scott receiver?
The Moonstone has a compliance of 12, so I would think it should work with a variety of arms, including your Sony.....I would think.....My guess is it should work fine. Whether your receiver’s phono stage will get the most out of it may be another... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Merry Christmas Steve! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Evgeny Mravinsky Conducts Tchaikovsky - Symphonies 4,5,&6. Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra. Deutsche Grammophon 1974, 3 LP box. Italian pressing. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spiritofradio After I bought the Soundsmith, the overriding concern I had was what I would do when I had to eventually send it to Peter for service (never a speedy turn-around as I understand). Thus, have been thinking of a decent back-up for som... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spiritofradio @Bkeske I have that same box Brian. Lovely music. Safe travels. Happy holidays.Yes it is. Thank you James, and you as well. After the last couple weeks (busy busy) I would love to ‘hide’ alone with my vinyl and rig, but, mom wouldn’... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Finally done for the week, so spinning some LP’s before travel tomorrow.Finishing up what I started last night....Szell conducts Dvorak - ‘The Three Great Symphonies’ box set. Symphony #8 & 9. The Cleveland Orchestra. Columbia Masterworks 1970 
Onzo Zero Dust... Deflated?
I’ve also heard that Moongel works just as the Onzo. I also have an Onzo, but I switched over to Blu-Tack which is even less expensive and highly recommended by Peter Lederamann @ Soundsmith.