rauliruegas

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How many grams weight for mm cartridge?
Dear @mofimadness : You are right, no one Grace series 9 is for 0.5grs.There is a cartridge where the manufacturer VTF range is: 0.25 to 1.25 grs and is the Empire 4000D3. I never tested at 0.25grs but I did it at 0.5grs and performs good. In the ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear @chakster : """  They were smarter than others 40 years ago? """not really, on those times appeared the four channels recordings or similar " news "  that were recorded with wider high frequency range and that's why those cartridges was load... 
Lyra Atlas experiences
Dear @drastic : """  on rare occasions and only with a "hot" recording of piano, I'll hear breakup in the left channel,   """Maybe the hardest high recorded velocity LP grooves to track ( other that the Telarc 1812 bass range. ) are above mid ran... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear @2channel8: That's by design. Normally the load impedance comes at the PS input circuit and is here where we can change the it but you will need manufacturer advise to do it. You can do it too in external way but not convenient. The best is t... 
Lyra Atlas experiences
Dear @stringreen : """  I always set my vtf to the manufacuter's recommendation. They designed the cartridge and know what is best for it. I don't care at all how the cartridge does with test records... """You are absolutely right. The manufact... 
Lyra Atlas experiences
Dear @o_holter : You are rigth, for AS test records does not works never did and people still use it because their high ignorance level.Regards and enjoy the music,R. 
Cable between SUT and phono pre?
Dear @uyk788: For a " simple " question a " simple " answer: the best you can afford and as short length as you can use it for the conection.Regards and enjoy the music,R. 
Turntable Recommendation 15K budget Avid Acutus, Brinkmann, Oracle, Nottingham,,
Dear @dragon_vibe : I think this is the one for you:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/turntables-acoustic-signature-ascona-silver-with-stand-2016-08-01-...Regards and enjoy the music,R. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear friends: Please read this:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/cartridges-whole-full-sale-2016-08-17-analog-06700then if you are interested about please email me:rauliruegas@hotmail.comRegards and enjoy the music,R. 
Is it extra gain or two matched cables or both that improve the sound ?
Dear @stringreen : Yes, it's her/his privilege.Regards and enjoy the music,R. 
Can I use a step up transformer?
Dear @thuchan /friends: """  and use the MM input with appropriate SUTs.You will be surprised what results you will hear and maybe you will change your opinion quickly.  """Perhaps no so quickly but I need to say that all over my posts in this th... 
What Does a Cartridge Compliance/Tonearm Mass Mismatch Sound Like?
Dear @moonglum : """  can appear to split into 2 separate voices one in each channel! """Could you tell us with what cartridge/tonearm combination and LPs experienced that specific situation?Regards and enjoy the music,R.  
What Does a Cartridge Compliance/Tonearm Mass Mismatch Sound Like?
Dear @lewm : Resonance frequency is an important parameter to take in count in the cartridge/tonearm combinations however and at other priority levels is the self cartridge tracking habilities, the kind of design and materials used in its suspensi... 
Is it extra gain or two matched cables or both that improve the sound ?
Dear @stanwal : """  If you like it better then it is better... """Why are you so complacent with?, that audio statement really makes sense to you taking in count the " system context " of the OP experience with that critical/sensible cartridge s... 
What Does a Cartridge Compliance/Tonearm Mass Mismatch Sound Like?
Dear @dodgealum: I imagine you are just curious because looking at your tonearm/cartridge combination you have not problems coming from a mismatch in between regarding compliance/tonearm effective mass. When exist a true/real mismatch normally it ...