rvpiano
Responses from rvpiano
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening Atmasphere, I’ve made the decision to pull the plug on the Sumiko and go with the Clear Audio. We’ll see if the problem remains.Thank you for your suggestions. | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening The problem is not in the hum (there is none) but in the hight end.Whenever the volume is turned up there is a harshness in the treble.Otherwise the sound is really exemplary. | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening Based on the bad opinion of the Sumiko stated here and also the purported extreme fragility of the Sumiko I’m thinking of returning it.The dealer is giving me the option of the Clear Audio Virtuoso cartridge.I don’t think I can get a refund.Any op... | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening Part of (but NOT all) of the hum problem was a faulty outlet.The Grado/Rega combination always had a hum. The Sumiko has no hum at all.I know there is a “new toy” syndrome, but the improvement was evident immediately. I think the Grado is probab... | |
| Need help in trying to trace cause of distortion What makes this problem hard to pin down is that I’ve heard it while streaming a few times and stupidly don’t remember where. I’m going to have to check through what I’ve streamed to find it. | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening Now that I have several hours on the cart (playing it almost all the time,). It is sounding even better. Along with the definition and detail has come a sweetness and warmth I didn’t expect. Very happy with it! | |
| Need help in trying to trace cause of distortion Thanks, Al. | |
| Need help in trying to trace cause of distortion Thanks for the tips. | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening The CJ IS a tubed preamp. | |
| Need help in trying to trace cause of distortion With all the possibilities described here, this will be a daunting task!May have to live with it as it seldom occurs.But once it does, it’s crazy making! | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening In fact, I was amazed at what the turntable was capable of with this new cartridge. | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening The P3 has been extensively upgraded with nearly a thousand dollars in modifications. | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening What’s surprising about my preamp is that at a ten o’clock setting the volume is quite loud. I’m wondering if the low output model might work better.However, at this point I’m really enjoying the sound of this model. | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening Tablejockey, You’re right on both counts. The stylus is quite protruding. Could easily be damaged. I have the high output model. Can be a little hot.But it works wonderfully on my system. It does really sing.Thanks for your good wishes | |
| Cartridge recommendation for classical listening My quest is over!Thanks everyone for your valuable input.In the end I had to let practicality dictate the answer.I decided on the Sumiko Blackbird.The store expertly installed the cartridge free of charge.Out of the box, I am happy to say that the... |