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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Downunder,I respect your perspective and decision but would not concur. Maybe it's because we have different electronics or listening expectations and experiences. However, I did sell my CJ Prem 8A's for solid state hardware and things did change ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul,I see your perspective and do agree in part. I know that overly warm and overly bright hardware have cornered the market for some time and that hifi standards have tended to drive towards these over emphasized perspectives. However, I must di... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul,I think that most people who own both the Dynavector XV1 and the XV1s (including Dynavector themselves) say the latter is superior in a number of aspects. In what ways does your perspective differ? | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Axelwahl,I use the Essential 3160 and it has state-of-the-art MM, MC and line stages. I can say without doubt that you can gain different benefits from different cartridges. Price is no guarantee: I sold my Allaerts MC2 Gold in prefering my Nagaok... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Axelwahl and Dean_man,Many thanks for your responses. I've spent some time trying to find other owners of the 1000 ZE/X with limited success. I'm currently using mine on a Morch DP6 red point and do enjoy it, especially its wide and deep soundstag... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Axelwahl,I have the Empire 1000 ZE/X and it is special. I think it is nearly in the same league as the Nagaoka MP50 with a completely contrasting presentation (richer or more pronounced midrange but weaker at the extremes). What arm are you using ... | |
| Acoustic Signature Turntables Flyski,I agree. Best tonearm/cartridge match that you can find. The Mambo (and you) deserves it.CheersDgob | |
| Acoustic Signature Turntables Hi Otto,Many thanks for this information. I've had my motorpulley since 2005, would that be the same as the 'new nearly vibration free model'?Dgob | |
| Acoustic Signature Turntables Blueranger,Did you ever get a useful response about upgrading the belt on your Final Tool? From Otto's comments, it seems that the pully might need alteration!?Dgob | |
| Using an Empire 1000 ZE/X Thanks Jim,Let me know if and when you do try it. I'll need some time to really play and audition the changes anyway and so can wait until inclination and circumstance allow you the chance to try it out.I've already got the Vinyl Engine download b... | |
| Using an Empire 1000 ZE/X Dean-man,Many thanks for your response. I have a widget from an Empire 999XE/X that I also bought recently. However, I'm not sure if this fits on the 1000ZE/X, which has a plastic frame attached with mounting holes. The 999 XE/X has no frame and s... | |
| Acoustic Signature Turntables Thanks Isanchez,That is excellent news and I hope others experience the same level of support.CheersDgob. | |
| Opportunity to buy the best Preamp... but which? Mrtennis,Clearly, your beliefs are firmly held. However, your logic is not so secure: the concept of the "best" is relative to other similar items and must obviously be qualified by criteria for evaluation and judgement (for example, frequency ext... | |
| Acoustic Signature Turntables Hi Isanchez,Great stuff and I know what you mean about the greater presence: almost an etched quality at times. Funny to think that on AS turntables (with Silencer platters), the best mat might be a 1.9mm or 2.0mm vitton O-ring!:~)Just a thought b... | |
| Acoustic Signature Turntables Hi Isanchez,Excellent news. I was blown away (after all the money I have spent on the numerous mats) to find what the naked Silencer platter of the Mambo can do. I'll be really keen to see how it holds up against the Mat2. Look forward to hearing ... |