Glanz moving magnet cartridges

Hi All,

Been spending quite some time with my Glanz cartridges and doing some thinking. I recall certain Japanese cartridge makers (Audio Technica etc) have produced high quality models for the Japanese and Foreign market but kept one or two "special" models for the Japanese only market. These have apparently often outperformed the top models offered elsewhere.

Well, Glanz produced their cartidges for the Japanese and European market. However, the literature that I have been able to find suggests that the G5 and G3 models were not exported but kept for the Japenese only market. This would partly explain the distinct performance characteristics that are given on the cartridge database etc for the G5 when compared to the G7 or MFG71L/E.

This makes things a little more complex than an alphabetical serialisation in which the hierachy of these gems would run from G1, G2, G3, G5 to G7 at the top of the sonic food chain. This makes for interesting comparisons between my G5 and G7.

More as soon as...

Oops,

No G2 (as far as I have heard!!) - G1, G3, G5, G7 only.

Hi All,

I have recently received my Technics EPC-P100 MK4 back from Van den Hul following his full treatment of it. It's only had 8 hours play in this new condition so far but WOW! It does sound different to its previous state but I had bought it NOS and it apparently had become 'brittle' in certain areas (VdH report).

Anyway, my initial playing of it has emphasised one or two of the characteristics that I am enjoying with the Glanz G5. The latter doing slightly more with dramatic contrast in its dynamics. However, I cannot (should I feel the need to) compare until I have optimised the set up for both and given them far more time. My Technics also seems truly great at this early stage.

Fun times ahead

Hi Dgob,

May I know what exactly did Van Den Hul perform on your EPC-Pq00mk4? I have one too and wondering if I should also send it to VdH. How much did it cost and how long did it take? Is there a weblink to contact Vdh for this work?

Rgds

Ddriveman,

I wanted a retip following initial play and asked for a complete overall to obtain the optimum performance and maintain its original character.

The report is very brief and I have asked for more information from our VdH representative in the UK. However, the costed report notes the following:

"Tip, boron brittle, boron".

I hope this helps and will let you have more information once/if I get it.