rauliruegas

Responses from rauliruegas

Shure SFG-2 - Safe to use with LOMC carts?
Dear Crazyravr: The inconsistency that is almost the " rule " with Shure in this subject makes that you can't have a precise answer.As like Pryso my Shure gauge works just great but this could mean almost nothing because that Shure build material ... 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
Dear Route30: For a starting analog source person you need not only advise from other people but some one that ( locally ) could help to " interpret " in the right way all the advise you can get on this and other forums.IMHO a best " road " could ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Axelwhal: +++++ " Yet both of these sound more "natural" in my system then the best MCs I heard " +++++one and again this MM/MI characteristic follow appearing/repeat over many posts on the subject and between other things maybe this characte... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Jazzgene: +++++ " I am not an audiophile and to me, it is all about my ears. " +++++well, many of us in this forum are music lovers and audiophiles that like you " it is all about my ears ". IMHO our ears along our knowledge with live music i... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Jazzgene: I never have the opportunity to hear that Grado cartridge but I like you and many other people know that the Grado's are something especial. I own two Grado cartridges and I like it very much, congratulations for yours.Btw, many of ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Rrog: Sooner or latter some one could " discovery " the MM/MI great analog source alternative over the time.Lucky all us that we did, be part of it and can enjoy it.Btw, which cartridges do you own or are your prefered ones?Regards and enjoy ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Lewm: I can't say for sure if really exist a difference between both models and maybe ( if no one tell us. ) the only way to find out is two own both stylus on hand.If I was you and before try to buy the ZE/X NOS replacement I will wait to ha... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Pryso: +++++ " So my question is this, can we get a generalized expectation for MM/MI performance by VTA adjustment without also considering the LP manufacturer, EQ, and weight (thickness) of the disc(s) used for our listening evaluation? " +... 
MM Cartridge recommendation needed
Dear Nick_sr: Right now you are running two MM/MI cartridge type, the Ortofon M20E Super is that cartridge type with enough output to works with your phono stage.Btw, it performs very good at 47K but is better at 100K. How?, ask to your phono stag... 
Best used table/arm combo for approx $3000?
Dear Rockyboy: This one can help you:http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1269484784&/Technics-sp-10-mk-iia Regards and enjoy the music,Raul. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Axelwahl: Always is good that other person confirm that something is really " working " like in this case that high very high VTA/SRA on the Empire 1000 ZE/X.Yes it is higher not only than with the 20FL needs but till today the higher on any ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Timeltel: Good to know that the changes in your 20FL are working. Btw, in theory silver is a better conductor than gold.Regards and enjoy the music,Raul. 
M20FL Super Compliance?
Dear Derekmur: I want to assume that all what I posted you already checked and is fine.Two things: check through a microcospe/loupe if the stylus is in pristine condition and second from what you are go up at least 10mm-12mm up at the tonearm pivo... 
M20FL Super Compliance?
So you have muddy bass performance, right?. Other that that " mistmatch " I think that you have to check that the TT and tonearm are perfect level, you have to give 20 hours that cartridge to settle down, after these 20 hours make a check on set u... 
M20FL Super Compliance?
Dear Derekmur: I find these statements in other forum that I think comes from you:++++++++" I guess I don't mean footfalls. I'm trying to describe what a low resonant frequency sounds like. I guess I mean the arm cart combination is accentuating l...