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| Denon DL-103 "one of the...." Enobenetto,Yes, higher compliance is associated with lower tracking force and high compliance carts are usually mated with low mass arms. If you use a high cu cart on a high mass arm the resultant low resonance frequency may or may not have warp t... | |
| Clearaudio MM specs rolled back? Hi Banerjba,Interesting.The 95SE is an AT95 body with an aftermarket .3 x .7 stylus probably made by Jico. The stock stylus is a .4 x .7. The other LpGear styli, the vivid line and shibata are also aftermarket products. You can distinguish the "be... | |
| Clearaudio MM specs rolled back? Compliance? I don't measure compliance. These aren't MCs, we're comparing specs on Audio Technica MMs. DCR and inductance measured with a meter closely agree with mfg specs. Even though inductance isn't measured at 1KHz, results are very close.Tha... | |
| Clearaudio MM specs rolled back? Kiddman,No doubt. I was reading something by John Curl where he said that he couldn't find 2 MCs of the same model that sound alike. Have you tested mass produced ones? We're able to verify inductance and resistance repeatedly. Regards, | |
| Clearaudio MM specs rolled back? Petermax,The 150 has a different generator with a little less inductance. It's a matter of opinion if it's better or not. The CA generator seems a little smoother and flatter. The cantilevers and tip might be the same. The CA has lower compliance ... | |
| Clearaudio MM specs rolled back? Marco1,I don't know either, that's the point. I have a Virtuoso V1 (among others) and I've used numerous AT styli. It's a pretty nice cart.Many people raved about the V2 Maestro with increased output. Most sellers say it's 4.2mV ?There are numerou... | |
| Clearaudio MM specs rolled back? Turns out resistance is the same. According to the latest CA specs and my measurement, the 2 carts have the same output, inductance, and resistance.What if they just order a big batch of 95 bodies w/stylus, sort them by spec tolerance, pot them? i... | |
| Bent Stylus- Clearaudio Virtuoso I haven't sent my Virtuoso to Soundsmith, but by all reports that's a good choice. A few posters were extremely pleased with results. You might have to change the arm height slightly and Peter will probably recommend checking azimuth, but if your ... | |
| Tool for measuring pivot to spindle distance? Holly,Do you have a table/arm set-up that might differ from arm specifications, or a vintage arm of unknown mounting distance?If you use a traditional 2 point protractor or something like a Geodisk, you don't need mounting distance. They are based... | |
| Bent Stylus- Clearaudio Virtuoso You can easily replace and upgrade the stylus if you are so inclined. Audio Technica is the OEM. For instructions and help, go here:www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=88878.0 You could also send it to Soundsmith for cantilever/stylus replacement.... | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable **VPIs business model is repeat business by constant upgrade path, if anyone else does this in the table manufacturing business they copied VPI.**I think Linn is the business model, not VPI. As improvements were made they were offered to present o... | |
| Best Cartridge for my system, MC or MM ?? **I had a Clear Audio Virtuoso and am considering switching to a Dynavector 10x5.**That would be a step down IMO. The only HOMC that might beat a Virtuoso is a Blackbird, and that's with the stock stylus on the Virtuoso. Benz is no longer sold in ... | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable Before VPI came out with the HW-19, they made bases for JVC and Denon direct drive motors. I'm not sure of the extent of his involvement, but I've read that he also repaired and did other contract or authorized work on DDs.While most companies spe... | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable Dealer cost on this table is prob in the $18K range. Doesn't the Classic Direct include the new 3D arm and a VTA on-the-fly micrometer? If Harry is planning a new flagship it will probably be $50K or more retail and look very different.Has the sam... | |
| Stylus profiles for mono records Stylus profiles for modern mono and reissues vary from .7 mil spherical (most common I think) to elliptical. Ortofon even has a mono fine line. It might be more important to get a true mono cart and not one that bridges the channels.Mono signals a... |