Synergy


Some months ago I upgraded my analog system extensively. My salesman recommended the Hana ML cartridge which I know is very highly thought of. I had been using the Clearaudio Virtuoso cartridge which I accidentally destroyed, I sent the Virtuoso out to be retipped by SoundSmith and when I got it back tried to sell it on Audiogon and eBay. I couldn’t give it away at a ridiculous low price so I kept it. I used the Hana in my new system for months and was relatively happy until I realized I wasn’t getting great sound compared to my digital side.
So I got the bright idea of switching back to the Clearaudio Virtuoso. Voila, the system came to life after break in like never before. 
Just shows how components are synergy related.

 

 

 

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I think my problem is that I listen predominantly to orchestral music. 
‘Almost everything else sounds wonderful to me.  It’s the sound of those massed strings that are hard to reproduce.  I wouldn’t be so compulsive if I listened mainly to jazz, folk or rock.  They’re no problem. .I’d be a very happy camper.  
I have to suspend disbelief when I listen to an orchestra.  VERY few recordings capture the true sound of an orchestra. It’s almost a vainless pursuit!

The reason I’m leaning towards the Maestro is that basically I like Clearaudio sound.   I just want a less bright presentation which the Maestro seems to provide.

@rvpiano Enjoy your curiosity about different Interface available and discoveries to be made. 

@rvpiano  : Yes, the Maestro ( that I owned ) is better quality performer and you should be really satisfied with.

 

R.