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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Nandric,You had asked me earlier if I had on order a Acutex. My reply was no. I have to now retract that statement because I have decided to jump into the fray and test this cartridge myself. For 69 euro's, how could you possibley go wrong. We'... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Raul,++++Seems to me that about Azden/Accutex you do not read yet my Accutex LPM-315 review.++++You are absolutely correct in that statement. I sincerely do not understand how I missed it. I have since read your excellent review and as stated e... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul,It has absolutely amazed me at how great these old MM/MI cartirdges actually were. I vividly remember a lot of them. Owned many of them, sold, traded and/or discarded a few of them. It's the improvement in the associated equipment that brings... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Timeltel,I 2nd that nomination of Raul as our "South American Rationalist". Who else amoung us has done so much to the betterment of all. HAIL THE KING! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
The Acutex 420 looks alot like the Azden I own. Do any of the Acutex 420 buyers out there also own the AzdenYM-P50VL? Curious minds want to know. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul,I should of had a qualifier in the statement I made about cartridges not getting better over the last 30+ years. I should have stated unless you have very, very, deep pockets of money! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Raul, +++++Now, each one of us need to have some parameters/factors/characteristics that could tell us if one cartridge is better or not to other one. I have very clear those parameters to " measure " cartridge quality performance, that's why I... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Timeltel,++++There may be by various definitions any number of "better" cartridges but the TK7lca is good enough to earn a LOT of arm time.++++Very well said. I have several cartridges that I feel exactly the same about. We have reached a level... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Nandric,I think the 'S' is for short cantilever. The reason I don't think it has anything to do with the 'F.Geiger stylus is because of something that happened to my cartridge several years ago. My current Ruby 3 is the 2nd Ruby 3 that I have o... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Nandric,I forgot to mention that I have a cartridge, a MC that is out at Expert Stylus that just might become my #1 cartridge. It is due back at the end of November. It is the Denon 103fl. It was a limited production cartridge with gold plated 6N ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Nandric,My Ruby is the 3. Not the new 3S. I am on my 3rd Virtuoso, 1st one bought in 2004. I have also owned all 3 of the Ruby's. The original, the 2 and the 3. I have never said nor do I believe that the Virtuoso (factory stock), performs bett... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Rockitman,Example #1) My MC Blue Oasis ($2500), will not outperform my $900 Virtuoso MM.Example #2) My MC Micro Benz Ruby 3 ($3500), will not outperform my Virtuoso MM.Shall I go on.Example #3) Read Rauls review on the Virtuoso MM. He makes a comp... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Nandric,'Runeth over' is a play on words. What it means is that you have an over abundance of great treasures. Congratulations again on your great finds!Regards,Don Griffith 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Rockitman,+++++To cut to the chase, MC's are still the best, correct, all things considered ?++++To make that statement, you will have to place a qualifier with it like, MC's that cost more than 5 figures. Cartridges that are in the 4 fugure thous... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Nandric,Your cart runeth over! Congratulations