Glanz moving magnet cartridges

Dear Dgob, I was suprised with Vetterone advice because
I thought that the higher numbers imply higher ranking.
Even more suprising is the price for the MG 70: 1495 GBP.
To be honest I have difficulty to believe this.However in
the nomenclature I have the Glanz series consist of MFG
31/51/61 and 71. So it may be the case that MG 70 is a
'different animal'. I expect to get today from Italy:
Krell mc 100 (aka Takeda's Miyabi Standard) and Sony XL
88. The same Italian seller promissed to post some pictures
of his MFG 61 but, alas, he lives in Nord Italy where two
earthquakes happened. He is well but needs to help his
friends who where less lucky ( homes damaged).
So my quess is that I will get this cart within 10 days or
so.

Regards,

m

Hi Nandric,

I'm wondering if Glanz (as with other manufacturers of the time) might have released several ranges. That would mean that the normal (Line contact or elliptical) options in their already discussed MFG range could exist along side the MFG-31o and MFG-61o etc? Maybe Vetterone can chip in here with more hard data or information.

If your 61o comes with the associated literature, maybe you could share your knowledge with us when you have it. I look forward to hearing about your pending arrival and your impressions.

Good luck

As always...

Incidentally,

The price quoted for the MG-70 (£1.5k) is around the price I paid for my own Glanz, which were in immaculate condition. It's not cheap for moving magnets but it's still better than a MC of anywhere near their performance levels (not that I have any experience with any such MC cartridge at present!).

That reassurance just about keeps me from dispair!

As always...

Dear Dgob, Not sure if Vetterone will react on your invitation. This will depend on his sense for humor. That is to say if he likes the Balkan kind. I now understand why you are so desperate to convince all of us about the superiority of your G7. For such kind of money some are willing to kill. Meanwhile I received the Italian packet.
The Krell MC 100 looks fantastic and as a twin brother or suster of the Miyabi Standard. Takeda also produced the same cart for Levinson (MLC10) and Cello. My advice: look for those. The Sony XL 88 looks poor in comparison but this regards
only the looks. Thuchan however is very fond of this cart and ensured me big suprise. I wrote to the Italian seller that I received his carts and now hope that he will also say something about the MFG 61.

Regards,

Hi Nandric,

Hopefully, your Glanz wont let down the performance standards set by your other new acquisitions.

I look forward to hearing.

As always...