Your "eureka" analog moment


In the beginning I had a succession of crappy cartridges. Back in the day (1970's) you could buy a turntable and they would "throw in a cartridge " for next to nothing. 

Had ADC, Empires, Stantons, etc. Nothing above $30. Decided to invest big bucks - $65- for a Shure V15 Type 3. Oh my- my records never were so good after that! That was my moment, and then when a friend loaned me Discovered Again (Lab 5 on Sheffield) I was amazed.

Too bad I no longer have the V15 type 3. Over 20 years ago, missing a stylus, I sold it to someone for I think about $30. 
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My eureka moment was my 1st experience listening to a high end system (1969): AR XA TT, Dynaco Pas 3 Pre and ST70 amp, AR 3a speakers.

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First eureka moment was the Decca MK5 cartridge. Wow. Cured what totally ailed me about the Shure type II Improved.  Improved?

Next was this 2 months ago. Installed the Lyra Etna. I had no idea. Absolutely breath-taking.

When I heard a Garrard 301 with Gray Research 208 tonearm! I am yet to hear a combination that plays music with such rhythm and passion.