rauliruegas

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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Lewm: The Collector's Series 100 was one model that in theory was the top of the line in the Stanton catalogue ( over the 981. ).Nowe, we can't compare the HZ with the LZ because are different cartridges that IMHO both outperforms the 100. If... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Lewm:  In that Astatic series the top of the line is the MF 100 that's IMHO is very good neutral performer where rhe MF 200 is very good too with more " drama ". You can't go wrong with any of those two Astatic's.In the other side, I owned th... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear chakster: Exist many audio subjects where we learned or understood in not the right way.It's almost imposible to have even " twins " as you named on cartridges not even with cartridges coming from the same manufacturer.Audio Technica, Stanton... 
interesting phenomena in the cutting room
Dear Atmasphere:  "  Of the things listed most have nothing to do with the LP except the mastering, plating and the resulting quality of the pressings. "  WOW!, I'm totally an ignorant because my thought is ( ? ) that different icrophones have di... 
interesting phenomena in the cutting room
of course!: quality of the tape recorder and kind of tape they choosed.Regards and enjoy the music,R. 
interesting phenomena in the cutting room
Dear atmasphere: "  The real limitation in LP recording is the playback apparatus, not the cutters. " That I remember in this forum I never read a post where some one saids that cutters were the problem with the LP recordings/playback.The normal ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear chakster: So, you have no facts and only:"  The Astatic is a very good cartridge but I do not feel that it is in the same domain as these Glanz ... "  just  feelings with no real/objective facts that can confirm that opinion.In the other sid... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
or I'm totally wrong. Could you put some light about?R. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear chakster: I think that you have to re-read what I posted to you again. Here it's:"""   The " clone " you name it: MF 200/ mfg 31L is a good example that those cartridges are not clones.The output level on both cartridges is different 4.2mv v... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
""" ...  ( like the Z1/SAS vs JVC X1-MK2 ) when both are way way different  in all parameters ? """"  even the cartridge body design/construction and stylus/cantilever holder are different!!!!!! same cartridge body resonances?????R. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear friens: How could be that two " different  " cartridges with different specs and different people cartridge design voicing can sounds/performs the same ( as the MF 200 vs MFG 31L ) for many of you? or that could performs so nearest, for some ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Sorry, error on VTF, 31L: 1.5grs is the right value. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear chakster:  ""  If it was top Astatic model ever made i have the feeling that Glanz top model beats them all. This is only my suggestion. Since these brands are clones of each other, ........................... The Astatic mf 200 equal to Gl... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear jbethree: As I posted years ago the JVC ( X-1 MK2. ) along the MF-2500 are stellar performers.Sooner or latter on the net , I hope, can appear for some of you can delight with.Good that the Z-1 " dance " for you. Btw, the presentation of the ... 
old classic phono cartridges
Dear rparker: """  Is there any market for used (some working, some not) classic phono cartridges? """of course it's, you don't have to look elsewhere but here at Audiogon:https://app.audiogon.com/listings?filter_category_id=44 or you can go too ...