Ortofon MC A90 cartridge

Kipdent,

That Dobbins room was one of my three favorite at RMAF. Steve was kind enough to play two of my LPs. I preferred the Allic Puritas on simple female vocals and the A90 on acoustic bass and piano. Others in the room agreed. I think the fact that the differences were easy to identify is a testament to the quality of the system and to his "The Beat" turntable. It was a wonderful sounding room.

I have had the opportunity to set up and hear the A90 a few times over the last few weeks. The sound is very good. What is a little nagging are reports that the QC is not quite what it should be and there are variations in samples. If anyone has taken a look at the stylus of the A90 it is not hard to see how setting the rake angle with any precision is next to impossible. All one can really do is level the body and play. This may be why the price is where it is. Even so, the A90 is a good performer and has a sound many will find satisfying. If I were looking for another cartridge the A90 would be on that list.

Kipdent why would it be so tough , if one enjoys a good cartridge in the system and you enjoy your music, thats what its all about , if people run after some reviewers and chase for what its best over and over than the journey can be painful and not enjoyable.
To me those differences are often exxagerated , on a certain level you are not talking not good or way better .
I think there is more to be won in speakerdesign actually.

I definitely dissagree with Andromedaaudio's view. I love my altairs, I love my walker, I love my VTL and Gena labs and every other portion of my system. But the biggest improvement without question occured with the cart change. Not even close. The improvement was immediate! It was a quantum leap forward. All other changes were incrimental % improvements. We all have a right to our own opinion. I have tried several different cart. and heard their sounds. But $ for $, change for change, the biggest bang for the buck, in a vinyl system, my system, is the cart.(goldfinger). To my hearing.

Jena labs