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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Sean,There is no easy way to describe the sonic differences!I do not hear any difference in between the DIII's. Astatic or Empire. The Astatic DII and the Empire DI sound very similar except with slightly decreasing bass weight in their presentati... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lewm,My 1st ever Empire 4000DIII was bought from Pacific Stereo in San Diego during the Quad era back in the mid 70's Several years later, this same company (Pacific Stereo), had a close out sale on all of the Empire stock. They were severing ties... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hi Sarcher30,I think I own more cartridges/stylus's than I own socks! This is my Empire collection.I have 2 original Empire 4000DI's, 2 orginal Empire 4000DIII's, 1 Astatic 4000DII stylus, 2 Astatic 4000DIII stylus's, and 1 lpgear 4000DIII stylus.... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lewm,"Astatic 4000DIII" = Empire 4000DIII?Are you stating what you feel is a fact, or are you stating a question?I have heard but never found anything that would prove that Astatic did in fact produce the Empire stylus. The more I looked into the ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hi Sarcher30,I am sitting hear listing to "I Was Walking Through The Woods", by Buddy Guy reading your latest post. Mounted in my Graham arm is the very cartridge combo you just mentioned. The Empire 2000E with the Astatic 4000DIII stylus. Small w... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hi Dlaloum,Jico confirmed your thoughts on the pressure fit. He felt it was possible with much trial and error but not something that they would concider as being feasable, nor were they willing to try. They have also heard that the "stylus 1" is ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hi Timetel,"ATN15XE for a more relaxed presentation, maybe too much so for some." Interesting comment. I actually perfer the 15Xe over the 20ss. In my system, the 20ss along with the 4000DIII are the 2 most relaxed cartridges in my arsnal! | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hi Acman3,I know these are not stocked piled. They are made to order. I was contacted by a Tomoko Tani / JICO who had a question for me and stated they would not begin the manufacture of my order until I provided them with my reply.The tip is a si... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? I have a Jico SAS stylus 1 on its way over from Japan. I intend to try it out on both the Garrott Bros. P77 and on the Grace F9. I will post the results after it arrives and is broken in.Regards,Don | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Nandric,"I intend to ask Axel if the suspension check + suspension substitution can be get as separate service. Meaning less cost then his 'retip service' which consist in substitution of both : the cantilever and the stylus."I just had Axel repla... | |
| Cartridge repair I agree with Nandric,I have had both cartridges and stylus's repaired by Axel. He does great work and lighting fast turnaround time. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul,You stated on this forum, if I return the tape ball cartridge to you, you would refund the money. Where's the refund?Actions determine the mark of a man. You have the item. You have the money. Stand up and be a man Raul. It's time for you to ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul,Your qoute 4/2/12:It is clear to me that as you some other persons here are not not only my friends but persons whom I don't like them and try to take advantage any time they can.Storyboy quote 4/1/12:"Am I the only one who has noticed your p... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Storyboy,"Am I the only one who has noticed "No, you most certainly are not! | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Nandric,The following is a quote from Raul on this forum."02-11-12: RauliruegasPlease return to me and I return your money and I take shipping both sides. I'm not a seller of second hand cartridges and that's why you can take your money." I return... |