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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Stltrains,++++ I dont know what im missing so i can enjoy what i have.++++Those are truly words to live by. BTW, do you need any help in reducing your inventory of boxes on hand. Just kidding of course. Got the 4000D back on so I must return to... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Stltrains,+++ i guess mine will stay in the box for a while longer.+++You'll be kicking yourself later for waiting so long. Mount it, and break it in. Then you decide how it measures up. Synergy is everything in this game, and life is to short! 
Cartridge find Audio Technica AT155LC - any good?
TechnicaAT-155 LCrate/review Typemoving magnetOutput Voltage mVFrequency Response5Hz - 35kHzTracking Force0.8-1.6gMass8.3gChannel Separation> 32dbChannel Balance< 0.5dbLoad Impedance47k ohmsOutput Impedance3200 ohmsStylusATN-155LCStylus Tip0... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Timeltel,There are times, when I read some of your posts, I wonder if I accidently clicked google search. You are one knowledgeable individual. Professor describes you quite well! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Timeltel,There are times, when I read some of your posts, I wonder if I accidently clicked google search. You are one knowledgeable individual. Professor describes you quite well! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul,I should have said top 3 cartridges. The 3rd being the 420.BTW, the 3 cartridges are in no particular order. They each do something special that the other 2 do not. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Raul,I have been meaning to contact you about your upcomming Acutex reviews. How is it progressing? I am quite interested in hearing how you compare the 420 to the rest of the field. Especially how and where you would rank it when compared to m... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Nandric,++++they can (ex)change the whole cantilver/stylus combo for much less money++++The exchange price is about 1/2 of the full price, or what it would cost you to send your cartridge to SoundSmith for their best ($450), cantiliver/stylus r... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Halcro,Great article. Thank you for the reprint. It's a wonder that actual music comes out of the end train wreck. Just amazing to say the least! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
eni Handric,+++Will someone care to explain why those low compliance cartsare produced at all? There must be some reason I assume?+++One word answer. GREED. Why build low price, high compliance (MM/MI)cartridges, when the press (because of ad reve... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Headsnappin,The way the Acutex manual reads, it lead me to believe that the entire line of LPM cartridges have the same body, just different or should I say higher levels of quality styluses. The stated output is down slightly on the 420 vs. th... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I'm I understanding this correctly. The seller wants $15 more for the #2 cartridge to replace the #1 cartridge that they don't have? He should be refunding you money with the 415STR. I have one still in transit comming. I wonder which one it will ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Rnadell,I have been looking for a location world wide that has a replacement stylus for a Acutex 420. I have a 2nd cartridge on its way to me right now. I bought it for its stylus only. If I find a stylus somewhere for this cartridge, I will sell ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
HI Lewm and Rnadell,I have been kinda watching the Italian ebay site (Acutex listing), and noticed something odd. He had a 420 on the bidding site concurently with a buy it now offering. I was watching the bidding one, and had planned on bidding i... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Raul,Thank you for the explaination. It was the word accurate and just how you arrive at accurate that had me puzzled.