LONDON Decca, Tzar DST and similar cartridges

@chakster 
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/cartridge-shoot-out-koetsu-jade-v-spu-v-fr7-v-london-referenc...
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/hear-my-cartridges?page=5 scroll down for the LDR/7fz recordings that you can compare yourself

@bydlo

Oh, i see
from your link:

Fidelity Research FR 7 fz not long returned from the Expert Stylus Company with a new cantilever and Paratrace stylus.

Another Frankenstein, not the original FR-7Fz but refurbished in UK cartridge, so i am not even interested to read more. I use only original cartridges.

What i am trying to say in the post above is that 7fc with Conical tip can’t surpass the 7fz with Line Contact for obvious reason. They are also different internally (impedance and output).

@chakster  In the 2nd link in my post you have a (heroic) @halcro  effort to convey sounds of different cartridges to all of us. You can hear yourself 7fz (presumably original) vs LDR and AS Palladian...if you are interested of course.

Kinda lost touch with this Thread.....🙃
Just made a little 'soundbite' of the Decca to remind everyone just how good this cartridge is....
If you've ever listened to one of the famous Mercury Living Presence records with any of the dozen or so current uber-priced LOMC Cartridges....chances are you might have gritted your teeth during the high-frequency crescendos/climaxes cut into the lacquer during the mastering process.
The LDR manages to decipher and unravel these pressings in a realistic and non-fatiguing performance.

LONDON DECCA REFERENCE

When all is said and done.....for those audiophiles hesitant about testing the world of 'Vintage' (Used) cartridges and with $5,000-$20,000 to spend......I can think of no better sounding current new cartridge.
And for $5,000.....as the Reviewers like to say.....it's a real bargain 😝

@chakster Don't get me wrong, I'm not into "mine is bigger" business :) I've been recently on the market for a cartridge after I had learned that my modified FR7f (boron cantilever + Shibata diamond) has been modified pretty poorly (deformed innards). FR7fz was a natural candidate but after some investigation, and more importantly listening (thank you Halcro!!), I've decided to go for LDR. I'll be setting it up next weekend.