@daveyf at the same time there are many people who can buy demo from the dealer with warranty to save 30-40% at least on multi thousand $$ cartridge, most likely you're talking about MC cart only. Demo unitls sells well, in fact i bought demo amp, demo speakers, demo tonearm and happy about them, no issues. So for the serious dealer it's not a problem to have demo and to get rid of demos. But this is a proper customer service. I think the dealer must have a demo set-up with demo units, the re-seller or shop may not have demos.
How to choose a cartridge you can't hear on your system?
My personal cartridge history has gone from a humble Goldring to a decent Benz H2 and finally a Dynavector XV-1s. Recently my 3 year old decided to break the needle on both my Dynavector and Benz (two arm setup). This tragedy prompted a me to send my Dynavector out for re-tipping and the purchase of a new cartridge to sustain me through the expected rebuild period. I bought a decent Sumiko Evo III.
All of this is to come around to a realization. In many ways, each cartridge brings something new to the table. The Evo II had more solidity or weight to the sonic presentation than the others. The Benz had a seductive warmth and the Dynavector a detailed nuance I most enjoyed. I don't think it is possible to know ahead of hearing a cartridge in ones own system which brands house sound one prefers.
I find cartridges to be the hardest audio component to buy. How do you choose?
All of this is to come around to a realization. In many ways, each cartridge brings something new to the table. The Evo II had more solidity or weight to the sonic presentation than the others. The Benz had a seductive warmth and the Dynavector a detailed nuance I most enjoyed. I don't think it is possible to know ahead of hearing a cartridge in ones own system which brands house sound one prefers.
I find cartridges to be the hardest audio component to buy. How do you choose?
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