travbrow
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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Whatever, opinions are like..you know the rest.This thread definitely helped me discover that you don’t need to spend ridiculous overinflated prices for fancy “high-end” brands to experience high end quality. Some recommendations not working out i... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Audio Technica’s newest crop of cartridges, at least the MM ones I looked at, now use aluminum cantilever. Some say the AT 150sa aluminum/shibata is in the same league as the AT 150Mlx which is beryllium/micro line. Just slightly different present... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Harold, I had an AT 150ANV with the sapphire cantilever and micro line. Is that the one you owned? It was the top modern MM model from Audio Technica. It was an excellent performer but I sold it. They increased the price, quite a bite, of the left... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hi bimasta and dgarretson, what does the stylus guard look like on your 2000z models? Is the Empire logo in red or just plain raised lettering? I’ve seen supposedly NOS samples with both types. Also the 2000z has better specs compared to the 4000D... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raúl, I did buy an s2000z stylus from LP Gear. I received it today and it’s the real original. I deleted my rants.. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Okay, now I think learned something new today, so I need to correct errors of previous posts. Supposedly all Empire models after the 800 series, except a couple, are MI. There’s no guarantee that’s correct either cause I read it on the internet.... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? I think the s2000z Thakker sells is the real thing, and will confirm when I receive it. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Just an update of the stylus for Empire 2000Z sold at lpgear. It’s not a real original, it’s a Japanese made copy. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Chakster, Jico just wants to sell lots of needles. Also not all elliptical tips are the same, the smallest .02 radius types should outlast a bigger one plus trace the innermost grooves more accurately and without noticeable inner groove distortion. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Chakster, the point is, certain cartridges with the aluminum/elliptical can outperform others that sport a higher end stylus. Nobody said you should use your cheap stylus if you have a better on. I’m happy for you Since you already own the best. F... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Yes generally the better the stylus the better the sound for a particular model. But Ive come to the conclusion that a cartridge with just a mediocre aluminum/elliptical can sound impressive. Raul’s new favorite is a low priced ADC with elliptical... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul, it’s confusing the way Empire named their models. The 2000Z is MI while the 2000X is MM. They both came in similar wooden display packaging and have the model number marked in fancy red lettering on the bottom of the cartridge. I believe the... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? There’s a NOS ASTATIC MF300H on eBay. Is that a good one? | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? That’s a nice collection there Lewm. It’s almost impossible to find those in NOS condition. I only have a few left. A handful of Empires and an Andante P76. None are NOS. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Correction, the Empire 2000X uses the larger shank stylus, it’s a MM not MI. Raul, Good luck finding a 4000DU OR 4000DV. Unlike the lesser models, I believe these expensive TOTL MI Empires were made in very limited quantities. Tried s arching the ... |