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what phono cartridge should I buy?
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"Warhammer" wrote: See there, there is a great reviews about phono cardridge http://pligg.netc.net/story.php?titl...dridge-reviews warhammer "Jenn" wrote in message ... In article .com, "RapidRonnie" wrote: MINe 109 wrote: In article Qiigg.40181$fG3.16538@dukeread09, "ScottW" wrote: "bt" wrote in message news:bt-2157AB.08244603062006@localhost... I'm using an 80s-vintage Harmon Kardon T-45 turntable, which now has a same-vintage Grado M+ cartridge. The amp is an NAD 713 receiver, the speakers PSB Image b-25's, with a PSB subwoofer next on my list of additions. Are there cartridges in the under $150 category that will significantly upgrade the sound, or should I just seek out a replacement stylus for the M+? The sound now is quite pleasant but a bit muffled seeming, so more detail and dynamic range would be desirable, so long as the overall "musical" quality isn't compromised. I listen to many kinds of music--chamber, blues, opera, funk, pop, arty rock. I also can detect a bit of hum with the turntable--I don't know whether the cart has anything to do with that. I would buy an inexpensive Sumiko and if you find it less than 100% satisfactory, before changing, build yourself the RIAA stage found in the book by Rainer zur Linde with the white cover. Even if you do not read German you should be able to build it from the schematic and PCB layout or someone can do it for you if staying dumb is your goal. I can get the exact title, ISBN number and pages if you desire so the library can get a copy for you. This phono stage was engineered very specifically for that cartridge and is designed to mount at the turntable and give a line out. It is an unbalanced -10 consumo line out but that's OK. With this cartridge and preamp you have a better system than can be bought for any sum from the faggy high end dealers. ZZZZzzzzzz I agree. So, what's your point? |
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