I think,at this point,any additional comments would be kind of moot.I don't want to be a contrarian,and promised to take any findings at face value.I totally believe what Andrew heard,but for a "real" comparison,it would be best if the "O" were to be in the system for a much longer period of time(obviously,here,not practical).I'm sure it would then be set up to the "max"(like the "UNI"),given enough time.Doug DID mention this was only a general comparison.When one spends their own money on something(here,the "UNI")and voices the set-up to get it's best,sometimes over a long period(which the "UNI" is,in Doug's fine set-up,I have NO doubt)that is optimal.Playing around with a design,that is still new,and not really having a good feel for it,(being used to a differing set of performance parameters),like loading,downforce etc,as one would,if it was "their own" money on the line(I'm NOT being critical here,though it may seem that way)is no more than a "nice curiosity",at best!Especially with something SO critical as a cartridge,which is not a "drop in" component.
Andrew,you may have served yourself better,prior to going to Doug,to simply call the distributor.Letting him know what components you have,and starting from there.This way,this business of loading,and downforce,as well as possibly other parameters(mistracking below 1.94?)could have been made a bit more clear.
I am very interested in BOTH these designs,and will buy one,for sure.I'm still in the dark though!C,mon,you knew I had to start a little trouble!
Best!
Mark
