spiritofmusic
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| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Hi Dan, while the Zu 103 doesn't have some of the transparency/delicacy of the Orpheus, it more than makes up for in dynamics/bass heft/timing.I've also had a couple of Transfigs from a few years ago with limited life before stylus wear became app... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Tobes, just a few qs. Do you choose the ultra damped compliance option? I believe this reduces the VTF needed from 2.5g to 1.7g. How would this affect performance? Have you considered going for the Silver or Gold 103 ultimate upgrades (I believe t... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Tobes, I'm more and more going to give consideration to the Soundsmith OCL ruby cantilever upgrade to my existing Zu 103. The only thing that is concerning me is that there is a VERY large caveat on their website that a fair number of carts don't ... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Dave, FWIW, Vic 'Mr. Trans Fi' has just moved from his long term reference, the Decca London Ref to a MM Garrott P77i which he runs thru a Ray Samuels Nighthawk F117 phono stage at a setting of 47kOhms. This is certainly getting me looking at the ... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Gentleman, I'm considering many options, and assure everyone I will NOT buy without audition first. I'm just not psychologically tuned into buying vintage carts.Re my Transfiguration Orpheus, I've always loved this cart but have subsequently switc... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Vintage carts? I'm not sure. But I'll keep things in mind, thanks for the suggestion. Very tempted by neutral, dynamic sound that Straingauge promises which should augment my neutral, dynamic tt/arm combo I'm so impressed with at the monent.Can on... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system Hi James, your input invaluable. I have to say I love the Zu modded Denon 103 because it is neutral but has great warmth as well. I'm just unsure it is giving me as good tonality and dimensionality as some thing a little more exotic.My main concer... | |
| Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable I'm currently using a 14g Zu 103 with no tracking issues, although arm must be set up carefully to deal with all carts. I think a fast neutral cart needs to get the best synergy. Hence my interest in the Soundsmith Straingauge. | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? I can really second that, Glory. Contact by email with esp. Sean, but also Gerritt, always elicits helpful prompt replies. Even in these days of having to work for people's hard earned $s, such great relations really encourages positivity in stick... | |
| Review: Soundsmith SG-200 Straingauge Cartridge Hi 90493m, just started running the Trans Fi Salvation tt with Terminator linear arm, currently with a Zu modded Denon 103 cart. This cart is v. much a giant killer, but I'm v. tempted by the Straingauge.Just concerned that such a neutral, fast ca... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Glory, i WAS in on the joke. However since so many in the audiophile community change their equipment as fast as they change their underwear, there may have been some truth in your statement.Great to hear that you (and 213cobra/Gsm18439) believe t... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? So glad the buzz on the Def 4s is uniformly positive. As I've said on this thread before, I've purchased sound unheard based purely on my experience of the 2s over the last few years.A recent tt purchase has been really positive but aspects of it'... | |
| Transfi Salvation Turntable opinions Hi Garybx, I've just bought the Salvation w. Terminator linear tracking arm. It's a match made in Heaven. I've just opened a thread 'Trans Fi Audio direct rim drive turntable' which I hope can answer your qs. The only downsides are that setup is p... | |
| Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable Hi S, currently using Zu modded Denon 103. A real giant killer at it's price, but am looking at a few alternatives. One is the Decca London Reference, main issue with this is phono loading is 47kOhms (ie MM setting) and my current phono stage does... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Well if they have Glory, I've not seen any pairs for sale on A'gon, Ebay etc. I could have picked up a pair cheap, damn!My guess is that they're so happy and engrossed by the 4s that they have no time to prise themselves from listening to them to ... |