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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
The Pioneer headamp that is being referred to is the H-Z1.Excellent sounding unit.BTW, what is the latest " worlds best " mm cart? Too many pages to catch up :-) 
Mc Anna , Graham Phantom Tonearm & TW AC3 SYNERGY
Dream audioForget about what Syntax and Suteetat are dribbling on about . I own the ac-3 and the A90 and a Phantom. They are only lean if your system is lean. I am sure combined with a phantom it will sound superb. What is the rest of your system? 
Shout out to Syntax - re: Delos
Hi ThuchanYes, hence my tongue in cheek comment. Yes, certainly not 35k :-) Have you heard it yet?PeterNot sure if the tonearm is "readily available" yet. I can check with Daniel first, or maybe Thuchan knows. 
Esco cantilever/stylus mods for Zu Denon 103R
Hi Spirit. Great to hear you enjoying the cart.A friend of mine also had a Transfiguration Orpheus. He has a Monaco table with Triplaner. He bought a Clearaudio Maestro which is around 1k - he too has similar thoughts on the superiority of the Mae... 
Shout out to Syntax - re: Delos
I read that he has the parts to make five arms. They may be all spoken for. If they each sold for the $35K retail price, that would be quite impressive. There are also the new Phantom Elite 12" and Triplanar 12". As I said based on WBF, They have ... 
Esco cantilever/stylus mods for Zu Denon 103R
I have a denon 103r with ebony wood body with the ESC'd Paratrace stylus and sapphire cantilever. While it raises the performance considerably, it does not compare to my dynavector xv-1s or my Lyra ATLAS, so do not expect miracles as they do not e... 
Shout out to Syntax - re: Delos
He has apparently sold 5 of the 35k tonearms. Check out what's best forum. 
Clearaudio Maestro turntable discontinued
This is a cartridge, not a turntable? 
Shout out to Syntax - re: Delos
Hi HarryI will certainly not argue with your engineering background. My main point was Touraj has been designing tables and to earns for a long time. Certainly has no appeal to me. I agree, the Air Force one table looks awesome and does seem to ha... 
Shout out to Syntax - re: Delos
Hi HalcroNot justifying the crazy pricing, however you are being a little harsh describing the design as some crude machine shop hack.Touraj Moghaddam has been designing and had tonearms in commercial production for over 25 years. He clearly has a... 
Concert Fidelity audition program
I am having a listen to a friends LSX as he has upgraded to a LSX-2.Sound wise it is excellent. I like the clarity and lack of bass weight yet it does not sound light weight at all. It still sounds nice and balanced.However the large volume contro... 
Fremer lays an Ostrich egg...
John Atkinson also agreed with Fremer. " The more I listened the more the overall sonic picture seemed flat and uninvolving "This is coming from the guy that owns the ML33h.Why no heat on JA from the op, or did Fremer brainwash him?They can only r... 
Best Phono Cable for Ortofon MC Anna
2nd the Valhalla if you want an open window to the music. 
Screw-down reflex clamps vs. record weights
Why Syntax? 
Screw-down reflex clamps vs. record weights
Furutech Monza is the weight I use these days, however I only really use the Monza on my TW AC-3 some of the time. Generally when the bass needs a little more control of the lp is a little warped..Otherwise I am nude. You get superior upper air an...