tubed1

Responses from tubed1

Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Comrade. "They probable assume that nobody is reading any writer or philosopher at present" Moderaters need to understand this is unfortunate for the alleged 4.7 M readers of this thread and A-gon. We are without the impirical data, input and arti... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Ac..."I think Nandric is correct, in that the people with something to say, are dangerous, for some reason to the totalitarian state."Timeltel's views are an in depth and radical ommission from this thread. As a "watched" man how thick is his FBI ... 
Best beer
Audio zen, your onto something! Deschutes Abyss, there is no comparison. Mmmmmmm. Maybe a snifter of XXIII from the X-tap 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Commrade Nandric, heh, heh (and I do have the distinction of first noting you as a comrade, as we all are here) "Tubed1, I owned some of those Acutex from different series but have no idea what you mean by 'screw'. There are no screws like by AT s... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thanks Fleib, I'm checking it out. looks like I am on my own indeed in this adventure. Nandric.....True Axel is a cart god, I however want to venture forward with a steady nerves and a scalpel in hand. Take a look at your Acutex Cartridge. Remove ... 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
Vintage SOTA The Head will handle any MC you can throw at it. You may also be interested in the other pre-preamp offerings from John Curl. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Calling all FrankensurgeonsThat compliance screw on the Acutex 3xx series of carts is just staring at me. This is tempting. Anyone know of an available shibata that would just slip right in there with a 15 degree stylus rake? I need advice the lik... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul, most all of the Acutex M3xx OEM stylus assemblys I tested need no trimming and are in fact very tight. A close factory fit with no visible spacing from the side or frontal views. The curves and the edges of the stylus assembly fit the cartri... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Acutex M3xx revisitedThese modifications work with the Acutex M3xxx series only (shortnose)Tools needed:* Razor Blade* Small tweezers or fine point needlenose pliers* Super Glue. Gel is better and does not travel* Patience. Be in the right frame o... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lep,Lep,Lep,LepYou don't know your right from your left (your right!)You don't know your left from right (your left!)Hound dogP@@@ tangThreeFourAfter hiking so far into the mm/mi wilderness sometimes you just need a good cadence to get back home. ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Clearly, the new owners/moderators of A-gon are unaware of the benefits of a lively, controversial thread and timely posting. At this point I see no other option than taking my ball and going home. Ahhh the lurking......Hee, hee VE. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
DGOB,All I am suggesting is that if you enjoy the Acutex M420 and what it is doing there is more to to be heard. In my system this cart gets driven to clipping very quickly. The specd output of 3.2Mv is sounding more like 7Mv. In a similar fashion... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Travbow, looks easy enough to build. Check it out:http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/attenuators.html 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
He, he VE... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Travbrow, that particular 312 longnose is a rocker in a long line of 3XX Acutex Carts I want for comparison and contrast purposes. I'm still hunting for the LPM (lowest possible mass)headshell to complete the complement. In another social experime...