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| Fremer's review of the Anna cartridge Dear Downunder, I saw a mention of the problem with the Momentum amp in some other thread. No details were provided. But in your quote from D'Agostino, he says, "The amplifier in question failed from a non related component failure in the power on... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Fleib, I never said or implied that the Stanton 980/981LZS is comparable in inductance to an LOMC. I am quite aware that its inductance is much higher. I did not look up the number, but you wrote "<1mH" for the Stanton, so assuming an actual 1m... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Based on the discussion, it appears CA used the new stronger magnets in the new Maestro in order to increase output, rather than to create a low inductance, low output design a la the Stanton 980LZS, that would have been much more interesting and ... | |
| Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927? Dear Thuchan, I certainly did not mean to doubt your veracity. I was just remarking on how the wording of your original question had a profound effect on the subsequent discussion. Gadget-lover that I am, I would dearly love to see and hear an EMT... | |
| Fremer's review of the Anna cartridge Somewhere out there is a $100 cartridge that beats all. I'm convinced. Just haven't found it yet. OK, maybe $500.There is a fine line to walk. One may not "like" the fact that there are cartridges that cost more than $10K, but one should keep an o... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? I bought a used PC220XE, complete with stylus, on which to mount my now discredited "PCN550ML". Could it be that I will be happy with the 220? I think I will have a look at the stylus assembly under magnification, but I cannot take photos like Dav... | |
| Fremer's review of the Anna cartridge Judyasblues, Did you notice that that bit of slander from Romy the Cat was written in 2006? Mike himself has admitted that he was a bit naive in those days in his choice of audio gear, and by all accounts including his, he has come a long way sinc... | |
| Decisions, decisions, decisions.... I would only ask about mass. Is the VPI exactly the same or nearly the same in terms of mass, compared to the TTW? If so, then we get to the voodoo realm of materials. Is the VPI ring made of some exotic material other than stainless steel?If ther... | |
| Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927? The wording of the proposition is good legal strategy, like "When did you stop beating your wife?" It presupposes a condition (no other turntable can beat the EMT 927) for which we have no evidence except Thuchan's implicit testimony. And it is ra... | |
| How much would an additional motor help With "hum", my general experience is that most times what you think cured it turns out not to have cured it. It finds its way back somehow. Balanced circuitry does away with the problem, completely and forever. Anyway, I hope that is not the case ... | |
| Question on FR 66s Nandric, In order to repeat oneself, it is absolutely necessary to write or say the same thing twice. Otherwise, one is not repeating oneself. We have no choice. Three times is inexcusable, I agree. | |
| Question on FR 66s This is likely to elicit another novella from Raul, but I think Suteetat hit upon something that I too think is very significant with respect to the question, "What makes the music sound real", in my listening room. When music is produced directly... | |
| Fremer's review of the Anna cartridge I don't think even Ortofon would find the issues that occurred with Anna cartridges lent to M Fremer to be acceptable in terms of quality control. There is no excuse for his having received two consecutive defective samples. "Plug and play" is one... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? You guys have convinced me that Dave and I were bamboozled. I have not even removed that purported "550ML" stylus from its NOS container. I will be asking for a return of funds in exchange for a return of the item. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? It's dangerous to suppose that there is any cartridge that Raul has not either owned or heard. Usually, in fact, he owns it and has heard it.Meantime, I have some anxiety regarding the NOS 550 ML stylus assembly. Mine is blue, like Dave's. I infer... |