Glanz moving magnet cartridges

Hi All,

With nearing 20,000 readers, I am pleased that this thread is still of interest to others. However, I really would appreciate more input - particularly concerning the Glanz tonearms.

The G7 (and G5, although hugely different in performance) is still very much recommended for your 'best of the best' shortlists!

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Hi Dgob, I compared Raul's 'darling' Astatic MF 200 with
the Glanz MFG 31 L and was not able to hear any difference.
I even switched the styli with the same result. Both are
excelent carts. I am still searching for the 51, 71 and this mysterious 61.

Regards,

Same results here Nandric. The MF200 and 31L are very close sonically and both sound very good. The 51E is not even close, at least with the stock cantilever/stylus. A good candidate for a retip I suppose. Without doing a direct comparison, I have to say the MF 61 is the best sounding MM/MI/MF cart I own.
Just a great balance of dynamics, tonality, texture, detail and sparkle up top.
I have heard better bass from a few other carts but not by much.

Nandric,

Many thanks for the feedback. Good luck with your serach for the 61 and I would, of course, love to hear your results and any further opinions about the Glanz.

Gratefully received

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Vetterone,

I know what you are saying about the 61 because I feel exactly the same about the G7 (and in different ways, about the G5 - they are so different in various areas and I suspect the G5 would be closer to the MF200). The more I test them the more certain I become of their magnificence and the more frustrated I feel that I cannot find anyone (apart from the Hong Kong retailer) who has experience with these and can/will discuss. Given that, I would dearly love the opportunity to hear the 61 and compare.

I still think that the restraint and control of the bass on the Technics 100Mk4 is slightly superior but the differences are more in accord with distinct venues than distinct or inaccurate renditions of the instrument itself. Again, marvellous! I stand in hope of hearing further from you on these matters.

Do give some form of exchange or audition plan a consideration and thanks for the information.

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