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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Extremely rare SHURE Ultra 500 with 2 NOS stylii on eBay:http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTREMELY-RARE-Shure-ultra-500-cartridge-/271244477916?pt=US_Record_Player_Turntable_Parts&hash=item3f276e45dcBest of Luck ! 
My new Soundsmith Straingauge cartridge
Hello Spirit, Congrats you are a very happy man now.What model exactly is this new Straingauge cartridge ?Is it the top of the line from Soundsmith ? Please tell more ! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Raul, As you are now "stuck" on the Alchemist could you try to find the lowest possible VTF where it still performs with ease ? Due to perfect trackability (30 cm/s & 100 um) and lowest distortion values measured it may very well track at... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Raul, The SUMIKO Alchemist III S was tested in HIFI 6-7/1986 with a few other top quality carts. Measured perfect tracking and excellent distortion values, the same level as SHURE´s top dogs.The gear were ORACLE DELPHI MK II, SUMIKO Premier M... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul, Stoner and B&O fans, My MMC 6000 is getting better, much better !I took the extra mass (counterweight, 5.5 grams) away on the end of the Tomahawk wand (analog to headshell of a pivoted arm) and the sound just refined. There´s a bit of si... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Acmam, What would you say if we both would see the same AT 180-ML/OCC someday, maybe on an eBayan battlefield ? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Raul, Is there ways to handle/fix the suspension problem ? I agree my MMC 6000 should be a great tracker due to 0.22 g effective mass and "proto" Line Contact stylus, if the stylus is unworn of course. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Congrats Stoner for your AT180-ML/OCC, you may have hit the jackpot !This very special Audio-Technica is from the glorious Golden Age. Raul, Nandric and other fans know...Also my B&O MMC 6000 is from the Golden Age of phono cartridge manufactu... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Audpulse, Exactly the Deccas need research & development, their unique design/systems is not completed yet.I also was considering buy a Jubilee from Vic the Magician but he wanted to keep it for his second system at the time, so I saved a mino... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Stoner, I got it a few days ago. Can´t compare it to the MMC 2 because I don´t own one, unfortunately.I haven´t tried it yet because I have been repairing my TT´s subchassis. One of the rings that support the tower columns went oval during t... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Mikhael, Raul & Knut, I bought an used B&O MMC6000 from Withsolutions. This reputable seller says the stylus seems barely played under magnification, and the cantilever is straight. And having read the article and the specs I just couldn´t... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Perfect !Oh, you are running Terminator on Lenco L75. Another intelligent combo, wow. Isn´t this a fantastic thread, hardly can wait for your report ! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Mikael,Congrats for your intelligent choice for the Terminator/Salvation deck. And advice for the B&O MCC1. And for Raul too of course, as he stated in the beginning of this neverending story. This extraordinary B&O cart was sold on eBa... 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
Hi SpiritThanks for info, I got the point: I don´t need a SG preamp either. But I need an energiser box. I have no idea of it, is it a pre-preamp ? Please enlighten me. The SG cart is the best you have ever heard in your analob rig, that´s really ... 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
Hello SpiritCongrats for your intelligent choices for the analog rig and glad to meet a kindred spirit !I have enjoyed Terminator since 2008. Vic has raised my DELPHI to new heights by the Reso-Mat and the Salvation motor.I am ready to take anothe...