Synergy

Ummm… that was sincerely meant as a compliment to Pindac, Mijo, assuming you’re referring to my most recent post.

Pindac is a hero and lifelong learner

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A wise man said to me…. picking distortions you like is …..

a self constrained “ better match “ = synergy….

My own system has been unchanging for quite a few years, there is a lot going on within it that justifies this. Nearly every purchase made now is of a Bespoke Produced device, the only unchanged Item that is a Brand is a PW Transport, other Brands are modified and much used is commission built.  

In the past year+ the system has commenced to be packed away, in preparation for a substantial revamp of the home. All Packs are in the listening room, so it is not quite the same space I designed, but CD at present can still be used.

I am now toying with not buying in Temporary Accommodation but putting something together that meets the needs, with the intention this will become the listening space for my main system and something less intrusive is used in the house. There is a lot of materials available to me for free or Transport Cost only to help with this as a plan.

Most of my musical encounters are now had within the homes of others, and most get togethers do have a theme and agenda, for a proportion of the time allocation, with about 25% being solely for musical encounters or new musical encounters.

@mulveling The Hana Umami Blue is now on my radar to have a demo’ of along with the Verismo. I have been kindly offered a demi’ of the Verismo by a Gon Member in the UK, who also has an Ortofon Anna and A95. This is an invite I wish to revisit during 2024.

Ortofon through a subsidiary, are Market Leaders in Damper Technology, there is a huge resource for R&D into this area, as they are producing small parts for the medical industry. The Verismo has a Damper material that has been produced through this new market activity.

In my view, there might be a time when Ortofon become far advanced to their competitors when it comes to Damping Materials selection / options because this in house resource and ongoing R&D.

@pindac  Yes, Hana Blue is of great interest to me too! I (usually) love the midrange of Japanese makes. And thinking back, I haven't tried an alnico-based one (like Blue) before. The Blue's motor looks quite like a fancied-up Sumiko (Excel makes both), but then I haven't tried those either. Was VERY close to buying a Blue during the holiday sale but didn't push through (a RARE display of restraint on my part).

Ortofon's tech is indeed impressive, and their super compact MC motor with coils mounted inside a small neodymium magnet (ever since the Jubilee MC model) is quite unique and fascinating. It hasn't quite pulled together both the technical acuity and emotional musicality for me, but they're definitely getting better with time so I certainly don't write them off. Windfeld Ti and A90 both flirted with winning me over. I also like their rebuild policy and that they're not completely dependent on a single ageing cartridge master!