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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Raul, Dgob:For those seeking information concerning ADC cartridges, http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=305018&page=3The gentleman who designed the Astrion cartridge and the LMF carbon fiber tonearm is currently posting ... | |
| When does analog compete with digital? Young people stand and just stare at my ancient rig with it's Christmas tree lights and spastic analog meters. "You mean all that sound comes out of THAT"? All '70's stuff, Pio. SX-1980, Tech. SP-15 TT/EPA-250 TA, SP-25/Infinity Black Widow backup... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Dgob. From Bluz Broz site: R-4HEReplacement Stylus for: 660. It will also fit Point 4, 770 & 809. Can Replace Other ADC Styli: R-4, R-6E & R-770. Stylus Type: Hyperelliptical Configuration. Tracking Force Range: 0.5 to 1.5 grams. ... | |
| When does analog compete with digital? Agree with Chashas 1. I have a Goldring 1022, it is a relatively bright cartridge and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone seeking "warmth/texture". I suggest you replace your cartridge. A carefully considered replacment would be a cost-effective mea... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Raul: Thanks for your reply. The TRX specs look very good. The XLM compatible Astrion stylus is a good suggestion. If I have it right, the Astrion you mention has a sapphire single chrystal cantilever and nude line contact stylus, similar... | |
| newbie to vinyl needs help Snookfisher: Glad to see you back, good analog requires determination. Your comment about diminished volume indicates something isn't right, volume should be comparable with other sources. The pro-ject TT and Belario pre is a sensible entry and sh... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Dgob.Thanks for your kind consideraton. ADC produced a number of sophisticated stylii, among them nude elliptical, line contact, nude micro ellipse, nude line contact "vital", HE, Shibata and Aliptic semi-Shibata (what ever that is). Your... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Lewm: Eff. mass for the B. W. is 3gm, lateral friction 0.01, vert. friction 0.005gm, all measured at the stylus. Strong bass, nice sense of air. Midrange response was uncolored, the B. W. was considered superior to the SME in definition a... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hello, Jb0194.Sonus Blue, Shure M97xE/HE or any V15, and in quoting a respected other (ref. my post from 07-10-10), an ADC XLM. In a 1975 issue of "The Speaker", Boston Audio Society members highly recommended both the Sonus and the XLM-1, the B. ... | |
| newbie to vinyl needs help The SL-BD22 is a P-mount design. Your cartridge simply plugs in and alignment should not be a problem. What cartridge are you using? | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Franklin:Agree with Lewm. The OEM headshell is rigid and resonance resistant, it has stood the test of time. You might however consider magnesium headshells as an alternative. According to the VinylEngine library, eff. mass for the Mk-11 stock TA ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Raul. On 02-04-10 Dgob wrote: "Timetel,Have you ever tried your Black Widow with an ADC XLM Super Mk2 (or other) and, if so, what are/were your impressions? Only I have heard very positive things from friends whose hearing and love of mus... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul, if I may: Raul said: "Dear friends: As time goes passing the good MM/MI vintage cartridge opportunities goes ( faster that I wish. ) down/less and less, especially in NOS status/condition."There is still an availability of genuine NOS Acutex... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? http://www.33audio.com/enter/stylii.html#Acutex1978 catalog, "flat nosed" version.1982 catalog, "long nosed". Peace. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, LewM, Nandric: As Raul confirms, there are two designs for the Acutex. Both wear the 3XX-111 designation, a cause for confusion I'm sure. One is similar in apperance to a Orto. OM series body, this is the "LPM" (lowest possible mass) cart... |