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Phono stages belong to which tier?
Has anyone heard the Walker Audio Reference Phono Second Edition or the ASR Basis Exclusive 2010 model? If so, how do they compare. Thanks 
CAST Cables
Thank you. 
Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?
Hemisferik, I am anxious to hear you view on the PC1 vs the other cartridges you have. Thanks. 
Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?
Thanks Raul. Mid range, particulary female vocals, need to be spot on for me. Resolution is important as is extension on both ends. Neutral yes .. analytical no. Given those desires do any of these cartridges rise to the top? 
Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?
Raul, are there any qualitative comparisons you can make about the allaerts vs the MD vs the PC1? Thanks. 
Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?
Thank you Raul 
Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?
Thanks Rushton .. great info. 
Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?
Does anyone know the compliance of the MD and the PC1? Thanks 
Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?
Thank you .. .that should be an interesting comparison. I have heard that the PC1 is slightly more musical/warm and the Magic is slightly more transparent/neutral. The emphasis was on slightly though for both. 
Cartridge comparison for best match
Jaybo .. i have sent the BB off to get rebuilt. I still believe that the current set of new cartridges will surpass its' otherwise very excellent performance ... which I have enjoyed for 10+ years. Ctm cra, thank you for adding to this thread. The... 
Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?
Thank you sirspeedy. I appreciate your insight here. 
Magic Diamond vs Airtight PC1?
Sirspeedy, how did the Magic Diamond compare to the Orpheus or your Tempers? Thanks. 
Cartridge comparison for best match
I incorrectly identified one of the cartridges in the start of this thread as the Black Diamond. It should have been the Magic Diamond. Any input on this cartridge would be appreciated. I seemed to be leaning towards the Airtight PC1 or the Magic ... 
Cartridge comparison for best match
Thank you for the responses. I will look into both the Universe and Shelter as well. I have indeed sent the BB off to VdH to be repaired and refreshed. But somehow I would think that technology has make significant progress in the last decade and ... 
Genesis 201 vs Wilson Maxx Series 2 ??
Thanks James. I realized I did not answer your other questions. I put my system together in the early/mid 90s and have not touched it since. I have the itch to do something I thought about the speakers, hence this post. The current Genesis V's are...