daveyf
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| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @edgewear. Very interesting post, and one that I basically concur with. OTOH, are you suggesting that because the system is broken, that there is no need to try and fix it? If we don’t start somewhere, then the status quo remains. Now, this situa... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @rauliruegas Firstly, I am not as convinced as you, or some others on this thread, that this issue cannot be 'fixed' or at least made a lot better than what the current state is. Secondly, I don't know about you, but I happen to think that 'bli... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @pingvin, you bring up an excellent point. The type of arm and the table will certainly have a lot to do with the result of changing the cartridge. I haven’t even mentioned the varying parameters that one needs to consider in buying one of these c... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @rauliruegasi have been in this hobby for decades, not that that makes me an expert...as so many on this thread consider themselves.Unfortunately, to my ears, the various cartridges out there have VERY distinct sounds...some of which I feel are mo... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @orpheus10 No, I did not end up with the Koetsu. The only Koetsu’s in my budget are probably too warm for my system. Although I may add one in the future. I also question whether they are that resolving --compared to a more modern design, like a L... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @chakster It is clear to me that you have adoration for old cartridges that have a specific type of sound. Good for you. However, when you motion that my friend must have done something wrong or had a faulty cartridge, you are right...what he did ... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @halcro. Actually,I believe he played just two records with the Atlas before he noticed the problem....but there were several that were now very noisy that were not that way before. OTOH, I can tell you’re not that concerned about your vinyl...so ... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... You guys just go on in your vintage cartridge bliss, like I said, they are absolutely NOT for me. My friend didn’t actually hear the damage until he went back to the Atlas...are you sure you haven’t already done the damage and have not heard it ye... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @lewm,I suppose you are going to tell us that the old vintage cartridges never wear out, none of them suffer suspension collapse and damage/wear to the stylus....right. Therefore, playing them on your most prized and collectible vinyl is perfectly... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... I just finished reading the reviews of the Koetsu Onyx Platinum and the Rosewood Signature Platinum along with the MSL eminent cartridge in the latest issue of Stereophile. Problem for me, and this is possibly because I have a pretty good idea of ... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @cleeds What you say about some speakers/amps is very true, but auditioning them in your system is not a problem for most of the dealers that I have experience with. Primary reason is that they are not a wear item like a cartridge, plus the dealer... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @br3098 It appears to me that you are constantly confusing the difference between cartridges and other gear. We are ONLY talking about cartridges here...not amps, not digital gear, not speakers etc., All of these items can be easily demo’ed in the... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @tangramca Another post that I totally agree with. The dealers like the current situation with high end cartridges just fine, thank you very much. Why wouldn’t they? After all, no inventory to stock, easy to ship with minimal expense, no return po... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @chakster Your preference for vintage cartridges is interesting. Personally, I have absolutely zero interest in them regardless of the price, or the reputation.Here’s one reason why, I have a very good a’phile friend who about a year ago decided h... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... @chakster , I’ll play along, what makes you think that the old vintage cartridge has it all over the typical $15k current cartridge? |