griffithds
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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Chakser, I own everyone of the cartridges you mention except the ART 2000. The ART that I own is the new 9. It is 'by far' the best cartridge when compared to everything that we have discussed. It is also better than many that we have not!Regards, | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Chakster, Your first mate and I would agree. My MK IV (original) also preforms better than the XL-55. That was why I sold the XL-55 and bought the XL-88. Just so anyone who reads this thread understands. There is not doubt that an original Technic... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Chakster, I bought a NOS (new old stock), Technics 205C MK IV stylus from Foxtan about 5 years ago. I now own 2 of these MK IV stylus's. They both can be outperformed by the SAS. Perhaps it is the SAS that is the 'ONE' that is a cut above the rest... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Chakster, Interesting comments in regards to the SAS and your comparison with the Technics MK 4. I find just the opposite. I even have a MK 4 with good suspension but in need of a new tip in which I refuse to have repaired. The reason being is why... | |
| mint best tractor gone? Yes, that is great news. What a scare! Perhaps I need to order spares. This was quite the wake-up call!Let us know when things are back up and running Yip! | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Chakster,To answer you question in regards the the ADC Astrion. It is better than the TRX I. I prefer the TRX II over the Astrion but we are splitting hairs here. It could be nothing more that production variations because they are quite close. As... | |
| mint best tractor gone? I sure hope this is not true! The Mint Tracker has to be the best setup device ever created!I will also try to contact him. | |
| Goodbye ZYX Airy 3 Cartridges do not get better. They just get different. Might be nothing more that the color of the housing, or a different rubber compound for the suspension, but a change is perceived as an improvement so sales will continue. It's all about the m... | |
| Why so few balanced phono inputs? Balanced Audio Technology (BAT), also has a true balanced phono stage. | |
| Audio Technica ART9 cartridge I own an ART 9. Most life like sounding cartridge that I own. A few that I have compared it to.1) Accuphase AC-22) Benz Micro LP'S"3) EMT Einstein TU-34) Kiseki Gold Spot5) Mayaib6) Roksan Shiraz7) Shinon Red Boron Improved8) Sony XL-88I could go ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Travbrow, Yes, he is still around. He has just returned from a vacation. Answering emails is not one of his specialties. His turn around time has gotten even slower than what Sound Smith's was when it was at its worst. Andy at 'The Needle Clinic' ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Sarcher30, I think it is from 'over' hype! They are a good cartridge. So are the Grado's. But due to their rivalry and hype, both have suffered. There are followers of both and you would not go wrong to own either brand, especially the models that... | |
| Favorite phono stage in the $500-$800 range? Another vote for the Jasmine. Performs way above its price point. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lewm, To address your question, The order of preference is as you stated. I own the MF-100 and the MF-300. The MF-100 reminds me of the ADC ZLM in regards to its performance attributes. I've not done the comparison but it is said the the MF-200 co... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dgarretson, I hear ya, but when you can have the best of both worlds, volume and no hum, sure does make life worth living! (grin)Regards, |