Zu Audio Soul MK II is a lower model compared to my adorable Zu Druid MKV which comes with different full range driver and additional supertweeter, but it’s not harsh sounding at all. You can try different loading for your DL103, and maybe you will be able to check a better cartridge in your system, it’s worth it as you have a conical tip right now. The conical tip is less fuzzy in set-up, but definitely lacking the accuracy. That’s why the more advanced styli are better and always more expensive, they are much closer to the cutting stylus shape than conical/spherical. I hope you can invite some friends with different cartridges to try first.
Phono stage and cartridge
Hello FriendsI'm hoping some one can give me advice, I live on the far south coast of Australia, there is no Hi FI, shops, down here, the closet is 4 hours drive to Sydney, the biggest city in Australia!My audio gear is:1. Onnce Analog TT, made here in Aust
2.."the wand Arm " made in New Zealand, with a Zu/Denon 103, cartridge
3 .Phono stage, is PS Audio GPH4. Pre amp is PS Audio, stellar Pre/Dac5. Pair of audiolabs, mono blocks 2500 WPC
5 Zu Audio Soul MK 11 speakers!!Most of my recordings, sould great, but there are a lot. that has good bass, but a harsh, sound overall!!I put this down to The Zu Cartridge, or the PS phono stage??I have never consider, the use of a "sub", as i don't no, how this worrks??Can you friends, give me a "heads up" ??.1. New cartridge??, yore input??
2. Different phono stage(I like a strong balls in the Bass)?3. Subs? I have no experience, with these, where do I place these??
Many thanks, any input would be appreciate !!
Regards
2.."the wand Arm " made in New Zealand, with a Zu/Denon 103, cartridge
3 .Phono stage, is PS Audio GPH4. Pre amp is PS Audio, stellar Pre/Dac5. Pair of audiolabs, mono blocks 2500 WPC
5 Zu Audio Soul MK 11 speakers!!Most of my recordings, sould great, but there are a lot. that has good bass, but a harsh, sound overall!!I put this down to The Zu Cartridge, or the PS phono stage??I have never consider, the use of a "sub", as i don't no, how this worrks??Can you friends, give me a "heads up" ??.1. New cartridge??, yore input??
2. Different phono stage(I like a strong balls in the Bass)?3. Subs? I have no experience, with these, where do I place these??
Many thanks, any input would be appreciate !!
Regards
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Hi @Daveyonthecoast so you must be between Batemans Bay and Eden? My old holiday stomping ground. I am a "pre-laker" from Canberra and now in Brizzy. Your '103 is a straight shooter so should see the bass through. I would check and re-check the alignment of you cartridge. It's amazing what a difference that can make. If this is a new occurrence, definitely check the room, the cart and connections and clean your records. You might have beautiful beach sand on the grooves! |
The alignment of the CONICAL tip will NOT make a big difference, the conical tip is the most forgiving profile when it comes to alignment. You can set up by eyes and it's done. It is CONICAL/SPHERICAL, just look at this. And learn more about profiles here: https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=22894 |
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