Glanz moving magnet cartridges

Dear Dgob: You have to re-read the Vinylengine paper about.

That someone say its " German " could not means is made in germany, in those times almost all cartridges was made in Japan ( OEM too. ). Btw, what difference can make if was made in Germany or Japan?

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.

Thrmonicavenger,

Many thanks for this. Do you know about any difference in sound and performance between the MFG line and the G line? Also, do you recall how the two lines were esteemed at that time?

Raul,

Again, many thanks. I think that is correct and would tie in with my above suggestion about producer/owner distinction. I respect the technological fervour of both Japanese and German engineering. The word "precision" can hardly be used without these two nations springing to mind.

No, my interest is in knowing the tool that I am about to use. Ultimately, I'd hope to be in dialogue with users who can advise and recommend on issues such as tonearm matching, general set up and performance characteristics.

In the meantime,knowing the history of its production and its standing within its line and time is an interesting part of this learning experience. I am amazing grateful for all contributions and any scap of informaion would stil be welcome.

Thanks all

I unfortunately am still looking for that brochure. My experience is only with MFG line so I cannot comment on the G line. Cheers

Here is the USA patent that registered by Mitachi corp and used in Astatic MF series
http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT4123067

Siniy123,

Many thanks again. Is there anywhere that I might find the Astatic MF series linked to the Glanz line? Also, as always, anything further would be truly appreciated.

For example, is it true that you cannot set effective length/overhang nor SRA with a glanz cartridge but that they operate wherever the tonearm drops them - as long as the tonearm is set at its correct position? What tonearm/s play best with the Glanz and all the other questions about performance, peception and comparisons...?

Any help...