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If you love the Ortofon 2M Black, you'll really love...... (help me upgrade)
I have a SME M2-12R. 
If you love the Ortofon 2M Black, you'll really love...... (help me upgrade)
Thanks for the advice. Is there a particular model of Ortofon that you recommend? 
If you love the Ortofon 2M Black, you'll really love...... (help me upgrade)
Thanks Chakster but I'm not looking to get back into the vintage market.  
Decca London Super Gold Compatibility Question
Thanks, I did that this weekend. I got it to sound ok but not great. My arm just isn’t right. Considering now a Moerch DP6, a damped unipivot, since I’ve really enjoyed that arm in the past.  
Decca London Super Gold Compatibility Question
I'll try the lighter tracking (I was at 1.8) and the sme headshell with some added mass and report back. Thanks.  
Decca London Super Gold Compatibility Question
Soundstage is wide and tall but it's dull and thin sounding.  
Swapping Platters on Thorens 124
So I got the Decca and used it with the magnetic platter and an 5mm achromat and there's no problem at all (I have an aluminum top platter and that may help too.)  
Swapping Platters on Thorens 124
That's very interesting! Thanks for the info. Looking forward to giving it a try.  
Swapping Platters on Thorens 124
Yes, that is the case. I have an aluminum top platter which is a great upgrade but still use the iron bottom platter. I've just purchased a Woodsong Audio thingy that replaces the pop up 45 mechanism so any mat will work and I bought an Achromat t... 
Swapping Platters on Thorens 124
Anticipating. I haven't wanted to try it because I don't want to risk damaging the Decca. I also use a Herbie's mat with mine and it's super thin. I was able to grab a non magnetic platter for cheap so I thought I'd give it a try before I invested... 
Best MM?
I was wrong. The 2M Black is clearly better in my system. Had some people over for listening. Compared the TK7E with their second best stylus the TKN14 and the Grace F9E and the 2M Black and it was clear to all that the 2M Black was superior. No d... 
Best MM?
Update: Have been using Ortofon 2M Black while waiting (forever) for an Audio Note IQ3 to arrive and have been really enjoying it. Bought a Signet TK7E today with the TKN14 stylus for my uncle for Christmas and decided to mount it. Haven't stop li... 
Best MM?
Thanks but I was just curious. For that matter where do you get an ADC stylus? 
Best MM?
Where does one get a replacement stylus for a Victor X1II? 
Best MM?
Thanks chakster, that was really interesting!The guy I bought my Audio Note IQ3 from said "stop listening with your wallet!" Much appreciated.