Scan-Tech made it those Audioquest models under Audioquest very specific targets.
@ rauliruegas Exactly
Who needs a Diamond Cantilever...? 💍
When you have 2 identical carts, one regular cantilever and the other one with diamond cantilever (Koetsu Stones for example), the one with diamond cantilever shows more details, is a bit sharper in focus and the soundstage is a bit deeper and wider. They can sound a bit more detailed overall with improved dynamicsI’ll leave it at that for the time being. I will soon upload to YouTube, the sound comparisons between the two Sony versions on my HEAR MY CARTRIDGES THREAD.
Scan-Tech made it those Audioquest models under Audioquest very specific targets. @ rauliruegas Exactly |
I have read through this thread and been gathering information on Cantilever Materials that I do not usually consider. There has been points made that I will need to spend more time with and see where they take me. According to information within this thread Audio Technica have in the Past used a Gold Plated Boron Tube for a Cantilever. Today on certain AT cartridges, they are using a Gold Plated Boron Rod. The Marketing claims this is an improved damping design. Is there any thoughts on the benefits of a Gold Plated Boron Rod in place of a Boron Rod when used as cantilever. |
All these cartridges have 3 things in common....
It also no longer exists in my System......🙏 There are many audiophiles who claim to clearly hear the differences between MC and MM cartridges.....I’m not one of those 🤔 There are many audiophiles who will only praise the virtues of exotic-profile Line-Contact type styli...I’m almost in that ’camp’ but am not dogmatic 🤗 I never have been able to listen to anything ’Digital’....even digitally recorded/produced/mastered/mixed VINYL RECORDS generally leave me unmoved 😢 And I have never been ’entranced’ by ANY cartridges with Boron Cantilevers 🥱 The majority (over 20) of my cartridge collection have Beryllium Cantilevers. Aluminium Cantilevers make up the next highest number whilst Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond and exotic composites make up the numbers. Just saying........🙃 |
Dear Halcro, as you know we agree on many things, but a 'ban on boron'? I haven't heard any of the ones you mention, but this is rather too categorical. Van den Hul Colibri, Transfiguration Orpheus & Proteus and Ortofon A95 all have boron cantilevers and they're some of the best cartridges I ever heard. Be careful what you (don't) wish for.... |