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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
is the rumor that Technics "Temperature Defensive" Dumper that went to series 100, series 205mk3 and later is not aging well? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul,Piezo Japan patented so called "tri-pole" system that goes into ADC TRX series, Azden "flat nose", Piezo YM series.This is one heck of great company. I strongly suspect that my marvelous Empire MC-5 cartridge (it is MC) has Japanese origins a... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I see a connection between ADC TRX series, Azden, Acutex and Piezo cartridges - the manufacturer is Japan Piezo company. 
What Step-up transformers are best value?
I can vouch for Fidelity Research FRT-3G as excellent and very musical transformer for its price. Very versatile. 
Is There An "Absolute" Best Cartridge?
I think that greatness of the cartridge will be evident from few first hours. Whether its great everyday cartridge it is a different matter. Great piece of art or sound of Stradivarius violin will impress you from very first minutes. Many cartridg... 
Cart not parallel after Mint LP alignment?
Lew, it is better to be flexible in all planes from the get go. That the purpose of cantilever suspension to be flexible. 
Cart not parallel after Mint LP alignment?
yes, Lew.in single point suspension cartridge system if the record plane and tonearm and its headshell planes are level, anti skate is properly applied: the diamond tip should be in the same plane as cantilever pivot point under VTF. This plane sh... 
Jack White's Streaming Vinyl
what is that model of TT? seem like they have no arm lift. lots of abuse of the needle by some dude's fat fingers... 
Micro acoustics 2002e Cartirdge and upgrade bug
I don't know about this particular model OP is asking about. But I have Micro Acoustics 630MP with thin beryllium cantilever and nude linear contact tip. It is fastest and most resolving cartridge from my stable. And I have quite a few MM/MI carts... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Sonofjim,strange, M20FL and M20E is by no means bright. Very smooth sounding cartridge. Can you please align it as per Technics manual and report back here. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
looks like aftermarket to me 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
no I didn't try P550, but I tried P22 (pipe boron cantilever and relative wide elliptical) - it wasn't good. 
Best ss phono with volume control
Spectral preamp with phono are excellent too. Not just a volume, but the excellent balance control too. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
M20E will give you thicker and denser sound than M20FL. Both of them very enjoyable and musically satisfying. I found that M20E is "slower" and might suit better relative sparse music such as small jazz combos or vocals. It is more seductive to my... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Also the Technics 205CIIL has the same low DC resistance of 30-40 Ohm and very transparent, warn and effortless presentation. Very recommended.