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Ortofon/Dynavector ? cartridge characteristics

I'm looking for my first high-end cartridge. I've been told that to match my tube preamp, tube amp and TriPlanar arm I'd want something vivid, dynamic and with tight bass. Any suggestions ? I do mostly vocal, opera and chamber music.
Budget up to 4K. Thanks
dr_john
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
That's right! The new LCR. Another Talea owner nearby is supposed to be getting the demo unit sometime in the future. He also owns the A90, so he and I will be looking forward to what you learn.
raquel
841 posts
 
Dan_ed:

I think you're right to "just listen" to tonearm / cartridge combos. Given the low rumble of most modern tables, the 8 Hz. - 12 Hz. resonant frequency issue is basically irrelevant as far as I'm concerned. What IS crucial are the other resonances that can occur and that are entirely unpredictable - for these, just trying it is the only way to know.
dr_john OP
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Scissors cut paper, Dan_ed, - sorry bout that. But your opinion nails it because it's based on the kind of music I listen to!! So let's give it on up for Dan anyway.

Lyra Titan i then it is - on the TriPlanar/Brinckmann Bardo. Whew ! what a relief now that that's over. Thank you.

And now for some more Rossini - on those Philips recordings, the sound stage is huge and there's so much going on in the music. Can't wait for the new cartridge and table. But not during the Mercury retrograde; wouldn't be prudent.
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