Ortofon MC A90 cartridge

04-18-10: Tbg
Apparently, Ortofon is going to have to stick with the maximum of 500 A90s. It is some limitation in the manufacturing process.

I thought the A90 was a limited edition of 400?
The Selective Laser Melting (SLM) manufacturing process shouldn't impose any limitation - apart from access to an SLM machine. But I'd expect availability to be on the increase as this is an emerging technology.

RE: Gallant_diva, UNIverse vs. A90

I Just replaced a UNIverse with an A90 after discovering my Zyx's stylus had vanished (literally).

My opinion is tempered a little by the fact that my Ortofon still only has about 50 hours on it. However, my system never sounded better than when I had an optimized, broken-in UNIverse mounted on my Kuzma Airline.

That may change as the A90 loosens up and/or I become familiar with its optimal tracking and VTA/SRA.

The A90 is still a wonderful cartridge!

I think it is a matter of access to the machine. I was told 500 but this may be wrong. I am very happy to have one.

Ok, my vinyl setup is all complete with Reed 2P tonearm and the A90. I posted details on my system. I have had about 30 hours on the A90. It opened up after the first 2 hours and was singing well at 10 hours. For one thing, I had not heard better bass on vinyl prior to this. The sound of the "Dead Can Dance" fills the room with instruments placed in the 3D soundstage with geometric precision. On Jun Fukamachi At Steinway, the Piano appeared holographically between the two speakers, rendering each key with utmost precision and tremendous power.......awesome stuff...........more coming.

Take a look at the A90 picture I posted on my system.

Wow, lots of tubes! I hate you as you are so organized. I agree with you entirely about the Ortofon A90. I still want to try the Decca Reference, however.