tzh21y

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Seeking advice on several specific MC Step Up Transformers
find an older Cotter.  They were pretty good. 
My Personal Gift The Luxman PD-171 A Turntable.
congrats 
Marantz SA11 S2 "no Disc" "Cant read disc" errors not happy
I ended up buying a laser off of ebay and having it installed by a local tech.  Everything is back to normal 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I have been listening to a older Sonus Gold Blue NOS cartridge. You are correct with the negative VTA. It’s a fantastic sounding cartridge. I am approaching 30 hours and sound is sublime. Best tracking cartridge I have ever owned. Tracking at 1.20... 
Vinyl***What If***
Go to your local brick and mortar and take a listen. 
Vinyl***What If***
I agree with a lot that is said here. I have a lot of records so I have invested in a decent analog setup. If I did not, I would probably make digital a priority first. 
Best MM?
The lower frequencies continue to improve as I approach about 20 hours or so.  The sound is addicting from this cartridge.  The naturalness of timbre and overall presentation of music is just great for a cartridge that cost me about 300 bucks.  I ... 
Best MM?
I am not sure if it is from the seventies but it is an older cartridge. 
Technics Turntables...really???
the thing is with the 1200G, vintage moving magnet cartridges on this table sound better than setups costing in excess of 10K.  You can use MC cartridges on the arm but the older MM cartrs really shine on this table to the point that I do not desi... 
Audio Additives Stylus Force Gauge inconstantcy
I use the ortofon digital scale and believe it or not, the old shure scale works great 
Best MM?
I am using an old Sonus Gold Blue tracking at 1.20 grams on a Technics 1200G.  best tracking and quietest cartridge i have ever used.  really sounds fantastic. 
Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black
I am gettting as much satisfaction from older MM designs than I did with my MC cartridges if not more.  It seems as though the 1200g stock arm is made for these old cartridges with high compliance.  Just amazing. 
Opinion on SME 15
I would say the SME.  I would say go listen and see what suits your liking.  its the only way. 
Opinion on SME 15
I would say the SME. 
Lyra Delos or Helicon versus Soundsmith Zephyr
I agree that the Lyras are not warm carts.  I would say fast and neutral.