Ortofon SPU Synergy

I use the recommended 3gr tracking force.
I don't use a step up transformer. My phono stage has enough gain.

"I was just looking at it...I use SPU GE and SPU Reference Gold. Both super cartridges! How does it compare to the GE?"

The Synergy's basic sound has(fortunately) all the SPU atributes, it keeps the same rythmic goherency and concentration on the ebb and flow of music but it sound much more grainless and better focused, also more vivid and lively than it's cheaper sibling. I like it a lot.

Hi Ron
Sorry for interfering into this thread instead of starting a new one, but I am building a second phono set up (first is SMEV+Koetsu Urushi) arround a restored Thorens 124+12' arm to be decided+SPU and as I have discovered there are so many SPU...I need some experienced help to choose one of them. I am looking for a engaging, emotional, explicit, vivid and open presentation of music. Best regards (and excuses).David

Sorry, there is a mistake in the description of my "first" phono set up; the right one is: SME 20+SME V+Koetsu Urushi
Regards
David

Hey David,
Take a look at Art Dudley's Listening in this month's Stereophile. He has been rebuilding a Thorens 124 and is using an EMT 12" arm with the Synergy SPU. You may also want to checkout the octaveaudio-usa.com site regarding the Thorens Schopper rebuilds and information on the Ortofon arms and cartridges.