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Monster Cable Alpha - 1

Hi - I know Monter Cable Alpha 2 is in fact an Accuphase AC-2. I have a chance to buy a new Monster Alpha 1. Is this in fact an earlier AC-2 cartridge? What are the differences between the Alpha 1 and the Alpha 2? They look quite similar to me (of course the earlier was sexy gold and the newer boring black....).

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stringreen
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...that's very hard to believe.....
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myles_b_astor
134 posts
 
That would mean that both cartridges were made by Namiki then.
mosin
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The Monster Cable Alpha series, the Accuphase AC series, the ADC TRX series, and the current ZYX lineup were all designed by Count Hisayoshi Nakatsuka.
storyboy
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There were earlier (gold) and later (black) production of these models. I believe the only difference is the cantilever - 2 has sapphire, 1 has boron. The gold's are hyperellipticals and black's are line contact.
cmalak
681 posts
 
I know this is an old thread but I may have an opportunity to get the Alpha 2. I would appreciate any feedback on it's sonic traits, strengths and weaknesses. Thx
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