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| M20FL Super Compliance? Keep in mind that the cartridge is "NOS", which literally means new OLD stock. So for one thing the compliance may no longer be what Ortofon said it was 20 or 30 years ago (or however long ago the thing was built). Moreover, that equation is flawe... | |
| MC cart, can I use MM phono preamp? Before you do any of the above, find out how much gain is available from your MM phono stage + linestage. Those data combined with the known output voltage of your chosen MC cartridge, usually stated in terms of millivolts (mV) measured at a frequ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Addendum: Sorry, I should also have mentioned that I just bought an Empire off ebay that is also said to be a "1000ZE", NOS in its original box. The seller never has responded to my query regarding the "X" designation. So now I have two questions:... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Thank you Siniy, but if you read above you will see that I have been using the M20FL Super for most of my listening for at least the past month. I like it too and would agree with your verbal description. Perhaps you are suggesting I should try it... | |
| VPI rimdrive squeaks Hum and squeak are unrelated phenomena, as you seem to know. Hum with phono reproduction is usually a matter of grounding. First try grounding the turntable metal chassis AND the tonearm to the preamp. Make sure this is a firm connection; I like t... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? �Sorry guys, and with all due and real respect, Raul, I cannot buy this ranking of cartridges on a 1 to 10 scale. There are SO many variables involved that I think the best one could hope for in this type of discussion, among individuals who are s... | |
| which is better ? MC phono stage or MM+step-up ? Emorrisiv, It sounds like you are aware of Michael Percy Audio. If not, go to his site under that name. He does carry the Cardas DIN plug (for less than $50), but as I recall he carries other brands that cost less. Vampire and Neutrix are always c... | |
| VPI rimdrive squeaks Have you examined the o-ring on the rim driver wheel that contacts the platter? If the periodicity of the noise matches the rotation of the driver wheel, there must be some irregularity in the o-ring. If the periodicity matches the platter rotatio... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? How much for the M20E stylus assembly alone? I hate to be a slave to fashion, but....Raul, Is the AT20SS up there in your top tier these days? I bought a very used and very cheap AT15Sa and then an NOS ATN20SS stylus, several months ago but still ... | |
| Continuum Caliburn - really the best TT on earth? Forgot to ask, in what ways does the Caliburn differ from or improve upon the Criterion? | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dave, I paid $500 for my NOS B&O MMC1 several months ago. I am glad to know that my investment now makes sense.Re the MP50 vs M20FL comparison, I have no basis for confirming or disputing your conclusion, but if we scroll back up the thread a ... | |
| Continuum Caliburn - really the best TT on earth? Thanks very much. The photo answers my question quite nicely. I take it that the magnetic suspension effectively isolates the tonearm mounting board from the rest of the chassis. The design is beautifully executed. On their website, Continuum site... | |
| TTWeights new Black Onyx Idler drive Turntable Albert Einstein was a New Age Albert Einstein. I don't think Larry would want to be raised quite to that standard. By the way, I just bought a couple of sets of the big adjustable TT Weights feet, the ones made for Christine but which are availabl... | |
| Question regarding reputation of SOTA tables I owned a Sota Star Sapphire Series III (with vacuum) for most of the 1990s. It was an excellent table. However, there are now better ones available, IMO. Among those that are superior, I would include the Sota Cosmos and Millenium. I think they'v... | |
| Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II We are waiting for the Messiah.Meantime, you could go to Lenco Heaven. |