tochsii

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Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon
This thread ran its course but, if anyone’s still out there... Scott from Aris Audio (rec’d on several threads). He has aDV 20x2 for sale here-there’s also a 17D3 Karat here too. But, he has a new Ortofon Quintet Black S for $855 that he thinks is... 
What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles?
California Guitar Trio- Robert Fripp layered in triplicate & their Christmas Album is fantastic.US3-Jazz Rap especially Cantaloupe 
No right channel in new cartridge
I was going to be done talking about the transaction. But, I just got a threatening email from Smoothy (after sending him the return UPS info 2 days ago) saying if the cart arrived he was going to file charges with the Police & he’s done it be... 
Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon
Lewm, I must have been unclear. I absolutely won’t buy from China or a Benz. I won’t buy outside of North America. Thankschakster thanks for the links 
No right channel in new cartridge
Thanks lewm 
Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon
Chakster, I don’t but from what I’ve read & understood here I thought MC was the better way to step into audiophiledom once I’m in this price range. It also seemed what I was reading was that most MM at this level have more of a warm feel &... 
Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon
I wasn’t clear.  As you guessed, yes I meant I do like it just a tad bit bright. I have a new Jolida JD9 I’m getting to unwrap for Christmas. I’m thinking of the 2 DV’s on this site.  There are a lot of threads with bad experiences on the Benzes f... 
No right channel in new cartridge
lewm, he never wanted the cart back.  He didn’t want to give me a refund.  This is probably just too nuanced for a post.  But, he wouldn’t let me return it & blames me.  He would only let me send it to SS for his supposed great relationship &a... 
No right channel in new cartridge
lewm, I think you’re misunderstanding. I never mentioned the seller previously to the last post because he has a great reputation here. I started this post even before he responded about the problem the first time.  I wanted to figure out what was... 
No right channel in new cartridge
I did say several places that he has a great rep here & that he must be treating plenty of people right. But, the whole... SS knows me & Pete will do it for me was a lie. Now, he’s not responding on Audiogon & emails saying... just sen... 
No right channel in new cartridge
A number of you warned me & you were right. Smoothy told me Pete at SS turns around in a couple days for him. Before I trusted his word I called, I just got a vm from SS essentially saying “Who? Don’t know him & we don’t do that... 10-12 w... 
No right channel in new cartridge
Thanks everyone.The dropped channel followed the change in leads. I have loaner from a friend.  It’s Sumiko Pearl he got this yr, never did a second setup for the teens.  So, he never used it. And, both channels work.Several people said just retur... 
No right channel in new cartridge
Just as a final note, the seller is covering any repair at SoundSmith. He has an excellent rep here.  Lewm, I know you said I should just return it.  I may regret it but, the seller has been really patient with my pre purchase questions, responded... 
No right channel in new cartridge
Lewn, do I switch straight across? White with RedBlue with GreenEven if the cartridge is returned, this is an education.  But, I would rather be playing my music. 
No right channel in new cartridge
cleeds, the dead channel follows when I reverse the leads. That would mean it’s the cartridge?