Have to agree with millercarbon. The better your rig, the better poor records sound. I use the cheaper cartridge now and again because my Decca SuperGold/Paratrace/Decapod doesn't really like damaged disks.
Cartridge forgiving of "non-audiophile" recordings and pressings
I’m a record collector first, and I have stacks of vinyl of many genres that would never qualify as audiophile quality, either in terms of recording, pressing, or both. Note that this isn’t a problem of vinyl condition. We’re talking VG+ at worst.
I find that the various fine line styli are too fussy and revealing with these records. Nude elliptical have proven to be a better match here, a good compromise.
Anyway, I’m looking to explore some new carts in a second system and wanted some recommendations. I know it all comes down to subjective listening, but I like to hear about what others have experienced as a guide to exploring.
I want a forgiving cartridge but with good dynamics and a fast transient response. Quick, full, tuneful bass and rich mids are the priority over treble extension and detail.
For now, ignore tonearm effective mass, turntable, etc. Budget up to $1,000. MM or MC.
Thanks all.
I find that the various fine line styli are too fussy and revealing with these records. Nude elliptical have proven to be a better match here, a good compromise.
Anyway, I’m looking to explore some new carts in a second system and wanted some recommendations. I know it all comes down to subjective listening, but I like to hear about what others have experienced as a guide to exploring.
I want a forgiving cartridge but with good dynamics and a fast transient response. Quick, full, tuneful bass and rich mids are the priority over treble extension and detail.
For now, ignore tonearm effective mass, turntable, etc. Budget up to $1,000. MM or MC.
Thanks all.
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millercarbon I've yet to find the rig that made great records sound better that didn't also make crap records sound better.Same here. |
Wow, a 2nd post of millercarbon that I agree with this week. Systems that purportedly make audiophile recordings sound "amazing" while making mediocre recordings sound worse -- these are actually very unbalanced systems that can only handle very simplistic slow snooze-fest audiophile demo tracks. A great system will make everything sound its best. |
Ortofon SPU seems cope fairly well with scratches. I use the Royal N which does have a fine line stylus but some say its not a real SPU. The spherical or eliptical might suit your needs better. I decided to try one after reading this blog https://medialux.blog/2018/04/ along with some of Art Dudley’s writings. |
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