Tablejockey,
I think the Classic version I ordered has the DC controlled motor you mentioned earlier, so I won't be able to use a Phoenix, though apparently VPI makes something called an ADS speed controller that will work. It's not cheap.
I've noticed with my Music Hall Cruise Control that my ears can't pick up speed changes around +/- 0.2.
Maybe the controller helps with transients, but I would think a DC controlled motor and an 18 lb platter probably mitigates most of those issues.
I will probably wear out my current budget cartridges while I save for a cartridge like the one you mentioned.
Another tempting route is the Ortofon 2M black, which are selling for about $500 on FleaBay. I wasn't too impressed with the Ortofon 2M red, haven't heard any of the others in that lineup.
I think I like cartridges with a bit of color in their sound, which is why I find the Clearaudio a bit bland.
I think the Classic version I ordered has the DC controlled motor you mentioned earlier, so I won't be able to use a Phoenix, though apparently VPI makes something called an ADS speed controller that will work. It's not cheap.
I've noticed with my Music Hall Cruise Control that my ears can't pick up speed changes around +/- 0.2.
Maybe the controller helps with transients, but I would think a DC controlled motor and an 18 lb platter probably mitigates most of those issues.
I will probably wear out my current budget cartridges while I save for a cartridge like the one you mentioned.
Another tempting route is the Ortofon 2M black, which are selling for about $500 on FleaBay. I wasn't too impressed with the Ortofon 2M red, haven't heard any of the others in that lineup.
I think I like cartridges with a bit of color in their sound, which is why I find the Clearaudio a bit bland.