Ortofon MC A90 cartridge

I have had the opportunity to set up and hear the A90 a few times over the last few weeks. The sound is very good. What is a little nagging are reports that the QC is not quite what it should be and there are variations in samples. If anyone has taken a look at the stylus of the A90 it is not hard to see how setting the rake angle with any precision is next to impossible. All one can really do is level the body and play. This may be why the price is where it is. Even so, the A90 is a good performer and has a sound many will find satisfying. If I were looking for another cartridge the A90 would be on that list.

Kipdent why would it be so tough , if one enjoys a good cartridge in the system and you enjoy your music, thats what its all about , if people run after some reviewers and chase for what its best over and over than the journey can be painful and not enjoyable.
To me those differences are often exxagerated , on a certain level you are not talking not good or way better .
I think there is more to be won in speakerdesign actually.

I definitely dissagree with Andromedaaudio's view. I love my altairs, I love my walker, I love my VTL and Gena labs and every other portion of my system. But the biggest improvement without question occured with the cart change. Not even close. The improvement was immediate! It was a quantum leap forward. All other changes were incrimental % improvements. We all have a right to our own opinion. I have tried several different cart. and heard their sounds. But $ for $, change for change, the biggest bang for the buck, in a vinyl system, my system, is the cart.(goldfinger). To my hearing.

Jena labs

Peterayer--

I completely agree with your assessment of Steve Dobbins' room. I would have to say it was my favorite at the show.

I happened to prefer the Allnic with piano music, too, however. But that's just me! When I closed my eyes, it sounded moor like what I hear when I play my piano every day.

This setup made RMAF very fun this year! The real comparisons you could do compared to the Schroeder/Talea event were much more gratifying.

Kip