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Post by dsjr on Jan 11, 2020 14:25:43 GMT
It was a long time ago Jerry and as you may well know over the years, I've learned that what seemed right back then 'before digital' may well not be the same with today's gear that's a lot more truthful to the source material I believe.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 17:52:02 GMT
I had a VdH retipped Linn Asak, and I was just blown away by it. I've no idea what difference the VdH retip made as I've not heard the original, but the underlying bouncy robustness and downright clarity of the cart was amazing. It was, in retrospect, the best sounding cartridge that I had owned over decades of playing with moderately high endish carts. I suspect that if it just happens to coincide with your preferences then it is one stonker of a device! Other favourites have included Dynavector 10x5 and DV17D3 , rebodied Zu-Denon 103, and Ortofon MC25FL.Loads of others have come and gone but none quite lit my fire like those. I also had a couple of MC25FL's and really liked them. I've just wiped out the cantilever on one with a duster ! What Prick! |
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Post by robbiegong on Jan 11, 2020 18:02:58 GMT
I also had a couple of MC25FL's and really liked them. What Prick! Oh no !  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 18:57:22 GMT
Oh yes !
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At least it was an old one on the Technics but bloody hell !
I thought I was better than that ffs .
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 18:00:29 GMT
Benz LP-S is a nice sounding cart
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Post by robbiegong on Jan 13, 2020 22:08:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 22:35:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 22:39:38 GMT
Jesus h Fuk get real...own up now if you would spend that much on a cartridge.
Millionaires and daft lads excluded.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 13, 2020 22:54:46 GMT
Jesus h Fuk get real...own up now if you would spend that much on a cartridge. Millionaires and daft lads excluded. Ok, i wouldn't be against it if i had the means to save up for one in a relativly short space of time. I do plan on getting an Ortofon A95. Thats a long term goal but one i intend to complete. You just can't get what some of these cartridges do for less money. The Kb is the closest compromise. A vienna'd Kb is better still. That can be done for £800 all in, if Killian still has access to the parts |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 23:09:04 GMT
BULLSHIT.....I've heard carts costing £xxxxs pissed on by carts costing £xxxs
This is the kind of bollocks that alienate genuine music lovers.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 13, 2020 23:32:25 GMT
BULLSHIT.....I've heard carts costing £xxxxs pissed on by carts costing £xxxs This is the kind of bollocks that alienate genuine music lovers. Come on! I said SOME. YES, There is always one MM that will RIP a hole in the MC dominance. The 2m black, Acutex 412, Goldring 2500. They will all outdo a few MC, but they cant do what the big boys do. If they could, you'd be paying for it. Seriously, I have heard some staggeringly expensive cartridges. Upwards of £5k. They are not all worth that money, but a brand new Kb would set you back £2k in today's money, and its absolutely worth it. I have tried almost everything else and I am telling you, they don't do it the same. I believe the A95/Windfeld/Vienna are the top cartridges available to a working class person. I don't need anyone to believe me either, I know for myself, whereas you ain't heard it full stop. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 23:38:40 GMT
£2000......all respect but Fuk off.
I could list a dozen carts MM & MC under a grand that would sound as good.
C'mon....as XTC said on T.O.G.W.T take your Spangle Glasses off.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 23:43:26 GMT
By the way....each to their own.
You think it's the dogs bollocks, sound, your licking em.
Each to their own.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 14, 2020 0:08:37 GMT
£2000......all respect but Fuk off. I could list a dozen carts MM & MC under a grand that would sound as good. C'mon....as XTC said on T.O.G.W.T take your Spangle Glasses off. Go for it! |
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 14, 2020 10:43:41 GMT
BULLSHIT.....I've heard carts costing £xxxxs pissed on by carts costing £xxxs This is the kind of bollocks that alienate genuine music lovers. You aren't very comfortable with differences of opinion, are you?!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 14:56:11 GMT
Now Jerry you know me, I thrive on D.O.O.
It's the bullshit I object to and frown upon....😉
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 15:05:35 GMT
My favourite cartridges are probably the following
Cheap MM - AT95 with Shibata stylus
Top level MM - Technics EPC-205 with Neo SAS, Audio Technica AT20SS or AT150mlx
MC cartridges - My shibata tipped rebodied DL-103, probably.
I have no experience of "high budget" MC cartridges.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 18:08:32 GMT
Van den Hul Frog Gold. The only cartridge I've used in my main system since 2005 (re-tipped in the meantime ofc). Before that I tried shedloads of different ones, MM and MC, none of which made much impression. I have an Ortofon MC20 on the turntable in the 'upstairs' system, but I haven't used that for a while.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 18:25:39 GMT
If memory serves The Frog is Rudolph Huckers favourite cartridge of all time...
Whether that is an endorsement or not........!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 18:29:58 GMT
If memory serves The Frog is Rudolph Huckers favourite cartridge of all time... Whether that is an endorsement or not........!!!!! He doesn't use it though. Which, again, may be an endorsement or not. I bought it with trepidation, as it was far more expensive than any other cartridge I'd ever bought, even at the bargain price I got it for, but it's proved its worth over the 15 years or so I've owned it. When I'm even older and more doddery than I am now, I might have to biff the vinyl, but the Frog Gold should see me through till then. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 19:36:23 GMT
An honorable mention for the Hana ML again a nice cartridge
One of the most entertaining and enjoyable carts I have the pleasure of listening to was a Kuetso Jade quite addictive
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 20:31:00 GMT
Rudi was told by a workmate that the frog is good.
He's never heard one.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 20:52:51 GMT
Rudi was told by a workmate that the frog is good. He's never heard one. Florida Everglades are a good place to hear frogs. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 10:51:32 GMT
If I bought a Frog, my wife would be offended.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 13:02:25 GMT
Let's face it....nobody loves the French.🙄
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 16, 2020 13:19:42 GMT
Let's face it....nobody loves the French.🙄 Controversial!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 13:25:22 GMT
Having two French ladies in the house, I take exception to that comment Mr Engine.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 16, 2020 13:40:03 GMT
Having two French ladies in the house, I take exception to that comment Mr Engine. Absolutely right Kevin. As I said, controversial and somewhat unaware of the landscape here on AA. France is a beautiful part of the world. It's people always treated me well. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 13:53:06 GMT
Totally agree.
Only thing that annoys me is the 2nd hand price of HiFi.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 13:56:00 GMT
Let's face it....nobody loves the French.🙄 Well said Eng...... Garlic chewing surrender monkeys. Fuk em.... PEOPLE TEND TO FORGET HISTORY AND THE SACRIFICES THE FRENCH MADE... Fukin Zero.....bar the resistance, god bless em. C#ntS ROLLED OVER AND PLAYED DEAD........ COWARDLY WANKERS.... |
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Looks a cracking high end cart, even at £2795 
