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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dgob we are on the same page except i started with m312lllstr instead of 420str. And like your experience music enjoyment wise, my 312 mirrors yours with 420. What a super performer this little giant is. Looking forward to hearing back from Aexl o... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
"I think that was and is pity that even the cartridge designers of those vintage cartridges perhaps never had the opportunity to heard the real glorious of all those gems and we are receiving the " benefits " of those designs"Raul i believe you ar... 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
Hey Doug always a pleasure hearing from ya. Many thanks for the info. Btw there's still nothing out there that out preforms your mylar engineered tape. Mike 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
On my 3rd lp and darn if this little cartridge keeps me listening. Playing a fine copy of Steely Dan Gold the stage is well past my speakers and back into the rear wall. Deacon Blue has a nice bass line and 312 is moving the air. Yes my 4000d3 has... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Just delivered by the postman my m312 lll str. giving it a close look over with a 7x magnifying glass all looks very tight and well built. i was surprised the pins were gold and happy about that. it may be and hoping this can be confirmed the styl... 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
Hello Doug was hopping you are others may have an answer to your long ago last post. My redpoints drive pulley has worn due to many hours of use. The brass make up has worn in to the friction and sliping of the mylar belt. Im still able to enjoy t... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello danny if I have learned anything in my years in this hobby its any piece of gear in a system can sound as or not as good when introduced into another system. We all know its about synergy so no need to apologize. Im looking forward to hearin... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Happy Thanksgiving to all.Hello Danny yes it would be my first send off and a good one to start with I'm thinking. This is coming from our favorite Italian seller, Mike 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hey Danny I have a M312 on the way should have it by early next week. Mike 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Griffithds im trying to understand what your getting at when you state"I must have just got lucky before"Does that mean you setup with a alignment gage get the cartridge perfectly aligned then get azimuth by ear or a tool and then tweak those sett... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lewm scratch that on Axel hes not mysterious Raul has his link above in a post to me i some how missed dah. Mike 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lewm i thought it was me for not being able to find info on Axel. So he is mysterious. Im in the same boat as you all of mine are NOS and i cant speak on any in my corral but Empire 4000d3 gold and silver. And for now would not let ether out of my... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul if I understand you are saying having a vintage cartridge retipped will be better sound wise than original. Mike 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Yes proper alignment is where its at for any of these fine cartridges to shine. I use a wally tracker universal with outstanding results. Of course plenty of light and optical help is a must. For azimuth the fozgometer can't be beat. And on most a... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Griffithds the Virtuoso did slip by me. Ive done some research on 2m black and that could be taker. It seems that with all of the resurgence in vinyl and todays improved technology as seen with MCs that MM/MI of the new millennium would be e...