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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Lewm: Lew, this was barely remembered and I'm frequently guilty of posting hazy recollections so I needed to ask Wikipedia: "In 1966, Brigadier General James Stewart flew as a non-duty observer in a B-52 during the Vietnam War. At the tim... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Nandric: Nikola, this is a quandry which has kept philosophers, social scientists and even a few audiophiles entertained for quite a while. There are those who would have it that music and art are to be regarded empiricaly, there is no ro... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Dgob: Thanks for your measured response. Over a period of time one tends to compartmentalize and make associations. Recognizing the dangers of generalization, there is no great surprise should an IM or MI cart be more easily described as ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Fleib: From memory, and please correct any error, my recollection of the original Shibata is that it was a not yet fully developed modification with two rather dramatic cuts to the leading face. This resulted in a rather exposed shoulder ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Fleib: No. A little attention to skating, alignment & VTA, a very solid soundstage is the result. The LPM 320STR stylus is a known 0.3 x 0.5 x 1.6mil. Presuming the same for the 420, this is a very fine diamond. Minor/major radius for... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Nandric: Nikola, I've been giving serious consideration to your very kind offer, had checked ebay-Germany this A.M. but can't find a "beater" Virtuoso. Gave some thought to a selection of stylus, elected the line contact as the probable b... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Griffithds: At about six hours, my example of the 420 needed to be gone over again, lowered VTF from 1.4 to 1.35gm. Acutex's stated compliance values have been called into question before but it's given a fairly high compliance rating, yo... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Dlcockrum: Possibly a ground loop causing the hum/ESD, may I make a suggestion? Or two? MM carts with solid metal mounts will frequently have a small grounding strap. Most will be found, as with the TK7LCa, at the base of the green coded ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hi, Halcro: Glad you got it ironed out, don't fail to revisit the LPM 315. If your experience mirrored mine, the bass performance just took a step forward, midrange harmonics clarified. Now, 'bout that protractor---Peace, | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Griffithds: On the TK7SU, there is a cadre of experienced listeners who also find much to like about the cart. It certainly doesn't sell (quickly) for the prices asked because of it's beauty. If soundstage is a concern then you might find... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Halcro: Henry, I heard a little of that with my example, it was necessary to re-align after several hours. Grain & glare, hf's & mids, image off center. Twisted cart slightly counterclockwise (the OGD was greater than IGD), & ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Badcap: Search ebay, Italy, for: PUNTINA ACUTEX 420 STR. The vendor "ebusinesspoint" has just put up another ten units, 69.00 eau. Flimsy looking little cart but a surprisingly powerful performer. Not much comment on the 412STR, compares ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Halcro: Henry my eloquent friend, I'm sitting on the edge of my chair, waiting with eager anticipation to read how you resolve the qualities of this trinity! Particularly interested in how the CA Virt. compares. I really want to pull the ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Griffithds: The TK7SU is 2.7mV output and has a relaxed and somewhat woody or organic presentation. Not overly polite but still exibiting a warm voice, some "perfectionists" may find it too colored but the suggestion is "they" heard a wor... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards. The Italin vendor still lists seventeen available Acutex 420STR. The 420 should meet most listeners' expectations for micro-detail, soundstage/layering is deep & just tall enough without being unbelievably wide, captures harmonics wit... |