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Chris F

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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #210 on: March 03, 2015, 04:51:19 PM »
Can someone suggest some LOMC cartridges that are moderately to very warm/dark?  Rolled off highs are OK too, possibly even a bonus. 

I'm looking to use the cartridge as a tone control for mediocre to poorly recorded Latin music from the 60s/70s which will often be overly bright with often nasty/super aggressive/fatiguing mids/highs.

Cartridge will be used on a VPI Classic 1 with the regular 10.5i arm though I am looking at getting the new 3D armwand so I can have both carts mounted at the same time.  The current cartridge is a Lyra Kleos and the new cartridge must be MC as the phono amp (Channel D Seta L) only does MC.

My quick initial list (based off reading some reviews) was:
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Shelter 501 MkIII
Benz?
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #211 on: March 03, 2015, 06:05:59 PM »
Quote from: Chris F on March 03, 2015, 04:51:19 PM
Can someone suggest some LOMC cartridges that are moderately to very warm/dark?  Rolled off highs are OK too, possibly even a bonus. 

I'm looking to use the cartridge as a tone control for mediocre to poorly recorded Latin music from the 60s/70s which will often be overly bright with often nasty/super aggressive/fatiguing mids/highs.

Cartridge will be used on a VPI Classic 1 with the regular 10.5i arm though I am looking at getting the new 3D armwand so I can have both carts mounted at the same time.  The current cartridge is a Lyra Kleos and the new cartridge must be MC as the phono amp (Channel D Seta L) only does MC.

My quick initial list (based off reading some reviews) was:
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Shelter 501 MkIII
Benz?

The latest Ikeda 9TS fits the bill perfectly!
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #212 on: March 03, 2015, 06:08:26 PM »
Quote from: Chris F on March 03, 2015, 04:51:19 PM
My quick initial list (based off reading some reviews) was:
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Shelter 501 MkIII
Benz?

Koetsu Black would be a good option. Unfortunately Benz carts are hard to get hold of these days.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #213 on: March 04, 2015, 09:21:50 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions!  Both the 9TS and Koetsu look really interesting.  I will start scouting out the usual places for a good deal on one. :)
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #214 on: March 04, 2015, 09:48:52 PM »
Quote from: Chris F on March 04, 2015, 09:21:50 PM
Thanks for the suggestions!  Both the 9TS and Koetsu look really interesting.  I will start scouting out the usual places for a good deal on one. :)

Keep in mind that not all Koetsu Black are the same. Some early series were made by Musashino labs for Koetsu and reputation is not on par with the Sugano made ones.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #215 on: April 02, 2015, 04:27:05 AM »
Look at a Koetsu Black for sure, preferably a Sugano San version.
Also the Kiseki Purpleheart would likely be amazing for you.
Benz cartridges would work, but they are harder to come by now in the USA.
Shelter carts would also work for you.  Pick the one you are financially comfortable with.

Now, I am not sure what are the adjustments available on your phono, but you can get most MC carts to sound fuller by loading them down more through the phono section.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #216 on: April 02, 2015, 12:25:22 PM »
Finally bought myself a good turntable, the Wega JPS350p.



Weighs 7 kilos, so that alone puts it above the majority of today's plastic/cardboard crap.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #217 on: April 02, 2015, 03:38:49 PM »
I have a piddly little system compared to the rest of you, but I just got my acrylic platter upgrade for my Debut Carbon yesterday.

There's some debate about whether or not it makes a difference, but it most certainly does. 

1)  Darker background
2)  More stable bass
3)  Looks awesome :P

I'm pleased.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #218 on: April 27, 2015, 09:53:03 PM »
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #219 on: April 27, 2015, 10:25:24 PM »
At 1000$ I would opt for a Rega (better tonearm, easier to resell, upgradable)
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