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| Cartridge Man MM3 vs. ZYX R100 Fuji FS? Audiofeil, did you forget to disclose that you are the US importer for Cartridge Man products, including the Music Maker?I've noticed you challenge other dealers "bigging up" their own brands! | |
| Cartridge Man MM3 vs. ZYX R100 Fuji FS? I've heard a lot more Zyx cartridges and would no longer put them at the top of my recommendations. They are very detailed, somewhat bright and not the punchiest.I still don't understand the attraction of the Music Maker. I do know that its manufa... | |
| Dyscoveries on Dyna, Denon, Supex, Technics,FR,Ik Nice report Rich and congratulations on your decision. I'm surprised how well the EDR9 does dynamics and I'm with you in preferring realistic imaging to "audiophile holographic." I'm tracking at 1.1 gms now and it's great - I may try 1.2 soon.How ... | |
| Dyscoveries on Dyna, Denon, Supex, Technics,FR,Ik Raul, thanks for the link. The manual at vinyl engine is interesting - the tracking force line looks like it has been changed because it is white on black, like a sticker. On mine, in that space it reads "Tracking force range 3/4 to 1-1/4 grams. I... | |
| Dyscoveries on Dyna, Denon, Supex, Technics,FR,Ik Flyingred, why are you tracking at 0.79g when the manufacturer recommends 1.5? Thanks.The product information that came with the cart gives a recommendation of 0.75 to 1.25. I usually start at the lower end of the range and move up if mis-tracking... | |
| Teres still the way to go? It's the Artisan - a rolled aluminum arm tube, gimbal bearing, adjustable VTA and azimuth with magnesium headshell. It's due to be launched in May. I've been working with Thom evaluating a pre-production sample.I heard the Teres 255 in Colorado an... | |
| Dyscoveries on Dyna, Denon, Supex, Technics,FR,Ik I couldn't resist the allure of the Empire EDR9 so picked one up from the guy in France. I fitted it today and can agree with the consensus on this cart's value for money.I'm tracking at 0.79 grams. Timbral balance is very good, dynamic attack is ... | |
| Teres still the way to go? More insights? I guess so (grin). I was talking regularly with Thom over about 18 months since committing to the Gavia. So I have heard a fair amount about the work he's done on selecting the Serac motor and the base design. The bearing and drive ... | |
| Teres still the way to go? Also, I know he is intent on making sure every inch of the Serac is up to his quality standardsThom is a stickler for getting it right. When I committed to my Gavia (it was still called Quattro Alu at the time), I wanted it in black anodized. It t... | |
| Teres still the way to go? I would hold on for the Serac too. | |
| Dynavector XV1s loading & phono Raul please lay off your dogmatic opposition to step up transformers. We all know you have a vested (commercial) interest in your Essential design (which uses solid state for MC gain).I have heard Thom's system for something like 40 hours, and if ... | |
| Top turntables? Another vote for Galibier. Rock solid speed stability, excellent resonance isolation, great macro and micro dynamics. | |
| Sprung, Unsprung, or Mass Loaded Turntables? A good table should rotate the platter without variation in speed and should manage the unhelpful vibrational energy (in the tonearm and through the LP and platter) and sink them away to (mechanical) ground. Also, it should isolate the record/styl... | |
| cartridge, speakers, recording, amp? conjested Audiotomb, don't make any judgements until you get your cart aligned right - 1/32 is significant - diminishing quality at end of sides supports this. And have you tried changing the VTA by dropping the pivot height slightly?It's possible that the ... | |
| DJ Cartridges - have you tried it? Dewald -good luck with your experiment and please post your impressions. I think it's too easy to swallow the audiophile hubris from magazines and dealers when there's a lot of very good pro audio gear available that is never covered in home audio... |