timeltel
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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Thanks, Raul: So that's why my Azden went flat after the first half of an Lp-. I checked the cartridge, over a 1/16 inch of play. As the tonearm neared the label; skating forces adjusted. Lateral movement through change in tortion then skewed alli... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Raul: The Azden is a great listen. Please do find something better. If possible. Concerning the Grace F9-E and perhaps your F9-R, I had thought to save my last Lustre headshell w/silver leads for the Azden, but during the recent "shut-in"... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lewm: Just a tease, the only thing I "worry" about regarding vintage cartridges is the law of entropy. You are the sensible one. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, all. Pardon me, Raul, another long one. The weather here in the Bluegrass State turned cold, snow again. After spending Sunday evening being warmed by the Grace F9-E, I came to the conclusion the bass line was so forward that it eventuall... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Salute, Raul. Just popped for the Azden. While at that auction site I saw a Glanz MFG-31 OLX offered, claimed NOS, in the box, documentation. Ends 2-21-10. I know some who post here enjoy the Glanz line, just thought I'd mention it. 0 bids, $99.00... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Greetings, Raul: I was hoping you would review the Azden. I've been watching them sell quickly on that auction site and have been trying to restrain myself. Thanks for the detailed information: tonearm, headshell, capacitance, VTF. This one will p... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Lewm: Headshell storage suggestions and a DIY solution: Having numerous mounted cartridges and a curious feline in proximity, I saw potential for a catsasstrophy. A covered case (nom. 6x6x12") for displaying a trio of baseballs was obtain... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Lewm: Hmmm, posts crossing in the ether. I sought to clarify, not dispute, and then Axel out-gentlemaned me while I was keyboarding. If I send a bass bloating Grado MT+ with a worn out stylus, optimistically a 1.0 on Rauls' scale, would y... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Lewm: I had thought to leave well enough alone concerning capacitance as I do not have the mathmatical chops to clearly define the condition. You wrote "adding capacitance may on some occasions make the cartridge sound brighter, rather th... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Greetings, Axel. Regards, Raul: I thought I had sworn off purchacing another MM cartridge but Axel, your account of the Ortofon M20E piques my interest. Your description sounds very much like the type of presentation I enjoy. Perhaps I can justify... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, all: (Long) Interesting communications. As to capacitance (and loading), to quote Pioneer Electronics: "Typical moving magnet (MM) cartridges have resonance peaks at high frequencies. However the height of the peaks can be varied by chang... | |
| Granite under wood for better isolation? Regards, Tonywinsc: I too am a believer in laminated bamboo for isolation purposes. For custom applications, most cabinet shops can supply 3/4" material cut to your dimensions.For consideration: An 18 x 22 x 3" bamboo (open bottom) "box" of 3/4" l... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Dgob: My second system Black Widow (6gm eff. mass)/Technics SP-25 has carried the V15-111 I robbed from my Dual 1219 in 1979. The worn HE stylus was replaced with elliptical, now SAS, so long ago I can no longer can make comparison. The S... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Raul, Jaspert, Dgob: Dgob, you are correct. Silver is the most efficent non-exotic electrical conductor. Copper second, then gold. Thanks for pointing this out.Jaspert, glad increased headshell weight with the M20FL worked for you. For ve... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regards, Raul: "As you know the MM/MI's alternative and its set up is really " new " for us". And some are re-discovering things taken for granted 30 years ago. I can never find correct VTA unless I start pivot down, then raise it until the bass m... |