chakster

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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I agree with Raul, it’s boring to stick to one or two cartridges, so many things to try... and to learn things about analog playback is so interesting (to pay the bills also). My belowed Glanz MFG-31L is on ebay auction ending today. It’s a spare ... 
New Table...Technics All Set To Re-Enter Audiophile Turntable Arena
This is limited edition Technics Anniversary turntable and the price is $4000 each. So good luck! I will stick to my SP10 mk2 and two upgraded SL1210 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
@nandric does that mean FR-7 fz surpassed your Miyabi Standard? I’m glad that top contributers are back after a long break. Good start of 2016. Happy New Year! 
ZYX 'Real Stereo' and Miyajima 'Cross Ring' Cartridges
Universe must be really good for it's cost for sure.Most people talking about Universe when it comes to ZYX but what about some other premium models such as new 4D (no reviews yet). Price tag of the Universe is not for everyone, especially when it... 
Glanz moving magnet cartridges
Happy New Year! One Glanz MFG-31L (line contact) is on ebay now, i can let it go since i have mysterious 61 model to keep for myself. I hope it’s ok to post it here for those who searchin’ for trully amazing Glanz cartridges and couldn’t find them... 
ZYX 'Real Stereo' and Miyajima 'Cross Ring' Cartridges
@cousinbillyl thanks, i know what you mean by addictive warmth, i feel the same with my garrott p77 right now. Which Koetsu (Black or Rosewood) sounds like Kansui? Few more unique cartridges to add to the sybject:First one is new Allnic Puritas:AL... 
ZYX Premium Cartridges
@stringreen sounds good, could your recall some cartridges you preffer over zyx ? And do you think all ZYX sounds the same (which models have you auditioned).   
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Few days ago i have received my Garrott P77 (original vintage one), i've been looking for Garrott stuff for a long time and finally it's here on my Reed 3P / Tech SP10mk2. What a wonderful cartridge ! Pretty much "warm" presentation, especially on... 
ZYX 'Real Stereo' and Miyajima 'Cross Ring' Cartridges
Nakatsuka San started to build superior top stereo cartridges long time ago and since the days of his vintage Moster Cable MC cartridges and ADC TRX MI (just to name a few) later he patented some new things for his own ZYX design (clearly explaine... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lew, it was not my own opinion, just a quote. This is what an old pickering dealer originally posted online few years ago. You will not find anything else about this cartridge. So his opinion is at least something. I have never owned Stanton WOS c... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Below you can read information from ex Pickering dealer in USA about STANTON W.O.S. 100 MM cartridge (with sapphire coated al. cantilever and stereohedron II stylus, i've seen at least 3 for sale this year). Hope it will help:"Series 100" cartridg... 
Miyajima MADAKE experience
This is probably the latest (July 2015) article about Miyajima Kansui from Koetsu Rosewood user:https://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/miyajima-mc-cartridges-fresh-thinking/ "The Koetsu Rosewood paints a beautiful sound picture with ... 
Experience with Miyajima Takumi Cartridge?
It's an old thread as i can see.Miyajima Lab already released Kansui and Madake top of the line.I have asked agon used about latest Miyajima carts in my thread:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/miyajima-madake-experience No doubt that the Tak... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Well, i will remind Raul's previous statement to Lew and to everybody: 05-02-13: Rauliruegas: "I tested the Astatic MF-2500 and compare it against the MF-200 both JVC X-1s, the ANV, the Precept 440LC and Pioneer PC550 and the MF-2500 outperforms ... 
fabulous Technics EPC-100 series re-tip
I have shipped two cartridges to Axel few month ago. One of them was my old Technics 100c mk3 (just for inspection) that i've bought from foxtan (full story about this cartridge described above). It's funny but after inspection Axel told me it was...