chakster
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| SME V and cartridge spacer Having had a similar issue as you (OP) mentioned, with my Ortofon M20FL Super cartridge @justmetoo Nice MM cartridge, i have NOS D20FL stylus for it (in original box), this is it, sadly i can’t find the cartridge body for it, maybe you need that ... | |
| Help with cartridge I am considering having it upgraded by the Needle Doctor, to the sapphire boron with nude micro ridge stylus. Sapphire or Boron, not all together What's the price and why do you think it will be better than another cartridge (not a refurbished ... | |
| 3D Printed records??? Apparently it's happening... Check dis out, vinyl fans...! Ahahaha, happy April 1 | |
| Opinions on Rega Apheta 3 or 2? Yatra and others are all discontinued old models, you can check on their site. I think Monster Cable cartridges are better than low range of discontinued ZYX. Nakatsuka-San designed Monster Cable cartridges before he formed ZYX. Regarding ZYX you ... | |
| long lasting cart Yeah. The price is great, but don't forget that Garrott can be purchased from audiophiles, i bought mine from audiogon member from Australia long time ago, he had a stylus counter for all his cartridges. I bought very low hrs sample for funny pric... | |
| Help with cartridge What is your tonearm ? Do you know effective mass of the arm you're using ? Cartridge and tonearm must be matched, read it. In any situation, since the cantilever/stylus is bent, just buy another cartridge, you can find great MM and MI for about ... | |
| high quality turntable with built in phono at $1000? New Technics SL1500C with MM preamp inside, and pre-installed MM phono cartridge is probably the best you can get today. or vintage Technics SL-10 and SL-15, but only with MC headamp, you steel need an MM phono stage. | |
| Bare cartridge design, Sumiko Blackbird Low Output This is how clever designer protect the cantilever, just one more element and the stylus does not look so dangerous like those Sumiko and VdH cartridges with "naked" cantilever in front of the cartridge body. | |
| Opinions on Rega Apheta 3 or 2? You could find a better cartridge than Virtuoso MM, mainly because the stylus is Elliptical and cantilever is Aluminum. This combination is nothing special, also the generator of Virtuoso is Audio-Technica (OEM). However, having the best cantileve... | |
| How good is the Micro Seiki DDX-1000 Direct Drive turntable ? The situation in this world now is too bad, so i don’t think i will buy EMT anytime soon, it would be nice to try that small EMT 938, i’ve seen them in the studios abroad, i like them. I wish to find one. I never tried EMT cartridges designed for ... | |
| Opinions on Rega Apheta 3 or 2? Why do you want an MC cartridge? Owned several very expensive ZYX like Airy III and Premium 4D i ended up with MM and MI cartridges and with your tonearm/turntable it can be better. The problem with ZYX is retip, cartridge has sealed boby. My advi... | |
| long lasting cart I would not be so dismissive of VTF as a variable for record and diamond wear. There is a given recommended VTF for any cartridge by the manufacturer, life span of the stylus stated for a given (recommended) tracking force, however there is a ran... | |
| How good is the Micro Seiki DDX-1000 Direct Drive turntable ? PD-444 is superheavy DD and it does not required all that hustle with the plinth and feet as the SP10mk2. I preffered Luxman "sound" too, and sold SP10mk2 with no regret. My SP10mk2 was mint condition and fully original just like my PD-444. If i ... | |
| Phono for Ikeda 9TT LOMC Would be nice to hear your opinion on Vida, it's a shame that optional loading for Vida cost extra. | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening Welcome back to MM club, there is no benefits of HOMC over MM in my opinion. Glad you like Virtuoso.My advice is to inspect your Grado stylus tip and refresh it if it's worn. I love my Grado TXZ so much and i hope you can fix your Grado Reference ... |