frogman
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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dear Raul: The "color" that I am referring to is timbral color; the distictive SOUND of instruments. While distortions in this area can affect the "soul/feelings/emotions that music can transmit", that aspect (soul/feelings/emotions) of music is s... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? While some would describe Halcro's post as hyperbole, to me, it demonstates much of what is missing in a lot of the banter on this forum (actually, this particular thread is a notable exception; sometimes): passion, with the emphasis on the music.... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dean man: "However I consider the timbral characteristics of these not as colored per se, but as being within the normal/neutral range that one encounters through hearing acoustic music in a variety of recital and concert halls. Within that normal... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dear Raul, thank you for your thoughts. I find the Empire to be anything but boring. It is, in fact, very alive sounding. That quality (or it's absence) is the most important performance consideration for me. If the component does not allow the mu... | |
| Pc for Vpi motor "the SDS would benefit slightly"I beg to differ. The SDS is a major upgrade, if you value pitch stability, pacing (groove factor), and refinement. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Thanks guys. I have the Empire in a Eminent Technology 2 air bearing tonearm with the high-pressure manifold and pump; on a VPI TNT6 with "the works". So far, initial impressions are: Terrific clarity, with good inner detail. Tonally, a good middl... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? I just received, and installed a NOS Empire 4000D III Gold. I am VERY impressed. I have been somewhat lukewarm about the whole issue of the claimed superiority of MM's relative to MC's; and still, overall, in the MC camp. I own ATML170, Azden PVL ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Jcarr: "I do feel that modern high-end sound per se has a somewhat different sensibility from vintage sound, and this is true for MCs as well as for MMs, headamps, phono stages, preamp and power amplifiers et al."No truer words have ever been writ... | |
| Listening impressions of two tonearm wires Thom mackris: "So, what's new? Not much. Cables still end up being our tone controls"Honesty is always refreshing. | |
| Listening impressions of two tonearm wires Albert, I purchased my Audio Note wire through Audio Federation Inc. in Boulder, CO. I dealt with Neli, who ordered it from England. They were terrific people to deal with. | |
| Listening impressions of two tonearm wires Thanks Opus88, for posting your impressions of the Cardas and Discovery tonearm wire harnesses. The rewiring of tonearms with a continuous run of wire from cartridge clip to phono input is something that I have always felt is conspicuously rare am... | |
| Is the moscode 300 the Best $600 used amp? Rrog, why don't you share your thoughts on the sound of these amps, so that a meaningful contribution to this thread be made. | |
| Is the moscode 300 the Best $600 used amp? Rrgo, while I really have no interest in a pissing contest, it must be pointed out (since you apparently don't know the sound of these amps), that both BK amps, as well as both Moscodes, share a very strong family resemblance; so my comments are v... | |
| Is the moscode 300 the Best $600 used amp? Rrog, I'll tell you how. Because the OP's question was about sound not specs. And while an amp's sound is affected by the load, every amp, if operated within it's comfort zone, has an intrinsic character. Now, what can you tell us about these amps... | |
| Is the moscode 300 the Best $600 used amp? +++I have a B&K ST202 amp. Is the moscode an upgrade to my amp??+++IMO, yes. A Moscode 600 replaced a B&K ST140 years ago. It was a step up, with some of the typical differences between tube and ss coming into play; eventhough the Moscode ... |