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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Perhaps we should all have reference recordings for assessment comparison and certain track testing only. On the other hand this all sounds boring and tasteless... first we all have the same lps, then we all get the same reference system (for comp... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Greetings Dgarretson, Please post your specification/configuration of the M320 stylus to request to Axel. Substances aside, (my Acutex w/420 is addicting enough!)I enjoy the Acutex bloom like no other as inacurate as it may be to me the 420 has a ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul, we will await the Acutex M320 results with baited breath. In the meantime for my M320 I am considering the LP Gear highly polished eliptical at $27.95. 
VPI JMW 12.5 counterweight upgrade
The modification gets modified. Of course so did the price. This new revision looks even more supple! Certainly allowing for a wider application of cartridges. Kudos to the makers of XTC for the upgrade. 
VPI JMW 12.5 counterweight upgrade
I would interested in results from any A-goners using an Alphason Hr100s arm and the XTC 133gm counterweight. From a design and engineering perspective the lower design of the counterweight does make sense. I have a hunch the results may be along ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Any one having any luck sourcing that Acutex M320 NOS stylus? Dover? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
El Diablo! shirley you must have a retort to Timeltels post. Your opionion, knowledge and expertise is highly valued both within and outside of this thread. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Nandric, better option than Bluz Bros. The Pizza Seller has 320 STR and alleged, yes alleged M320 stylus available. Buyer beware as you well know from the Italian connection. Alex may be the only recourse where you acutally know what you are getti... 
Help me pick a great phono cable
Another tweeky option. There is no better phono cable than no phono cable. Better resolution, detail, and soundstage can be had quite simply, less is more when you are talking about RCA connections. so eliminate that extra set!. Spend the bucks on... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dead thread? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lewn, et. all, I see you completely got my point. Ironic isn't it? :-) Having not too recently smacked the rubber vaccuum lip of my Sota with ancient MI technology my TLZ in its current state is utterly useless. I'm open to re-tip suggestions as t... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Nandric/Dover I for one would like to hear more regarding those Sota Star modifications as I am currently running a Sota Star Nova V (vacccum platter) with some pretty clean results.,\;-) 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Pryso, that XTZ is quite a find. Having owned an 8MZ, MCZ and lastly my favorite the TLZ you will be on the receiving end of quite a bit of enjoyment once set up correctly. One caveat, as you may already know. Beware the Grado hum, incorrect groun... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
"I have at present an incredible cart. I am really stuned", yes do tell, which cartridge would that be Nandric? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Cmon Nandric.....give it up. Some of us have never or want to listen to a Colibri anyway!