importance of phono cartridge

Boy,am I sorry that my home computer got a virus 3 weeks ago.I'm relying on my business computers,now.Unfortunately I'm missing out on timely responses to threads like this one.I'm missing weeked interactions,which is my loss,and certainly nobody elses.

Just a few points:How long is the little Doug/Cello vs Raul "steel cage match" going to last?Though I do love a little extra flavor to the usual "straight laced" threads,and I must admit to really loving(platonically)you guys,maybe we can keep a scorecard on these interactions with the winner getting some kind of freebie LP's or something!I'm not completely innocent,here,as I more than occassionally plant little "ticklers" myself.

Nrchy,the advice given regarding putting the cable money where it will do the most good is correct.As to the umbilical issue.Remember that it is NOT a signal carrier.All you need is a good,but not overpriced,cable here,which is built better(almost anything is)than the stock one.The Purist cable,from arm to Phonostage is supposed to be the best that the hobby has to offer,though I don't have it,and wish I did.You may think about putting a bit less into the umbilical,as Purist will charge premium bucks,for it,and maybe consider the Venustas IC.As I understand it,the Dominus is very heavy,and although probably the finest available,will probably cost as much as the COSMOS did.

BTW--Any advice given by Nsgarsh,is usually very accurate!The guy is not obsessed,and knows his S--T!

Well time for me to go out and practice my serves!!BEST TO ALL!!

Dear Sirspeedy: Do you already receive my e-mails? If not here it is mine: rauliruegas@hotmail.com

I appreciate that you sen me a test e-mail with " regards ", for I can contact with you.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Raul,I responded to you on a thread,here.I got a virus in my home computer and must use my work units,which is hard,as they are always in use,for business!!I thought your E mail was a very nice gesture,and hope to answer soon.Best wishes.

a 40 dollar grado black will sound its best there. a shure m97xe will and so will an AT440ML. once the cost of the table is no longer making you reel, and your finances are coming back into shape, consider the high end cartridge that interests you.

the following is my system:

http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/588.html

as you see, the mmt is my arm. i have no qualms about upgrading to nearly ANY level of cartridge, but finances will limit me to perhaps an ortofon Kontrapunkt b, but i wouldnt hesitate to aim much higher.

yeah, a fixed headshell would likely improve things ultimately BUT not from an ergonomic angle. PLUS i dearly love to swap cartridges at will.

I think a debate between Tommy_in_sylmar and Rauliruegas would be really entertaining.
:-)