Cartridge Recommendations

Audiofeil, There are many collisions between Raul and me in different threads but those were never about his carts valuations. The most of us are very thankful for his MM
explorations.

Raul and Nandric, based on MY experience with the Virtuoso and Maestro, I agree with your advice that if the Virtuoso can be fixed, then fix it. I also recommend the Maestro --based on my hands on experience. Sorry Bill, I've been there and done it with both the Virtuoso (V) and Maestro (M). Probably the best MM cartys out there. If you have critically compared the V and M to some MCs that are within the price points of the V and M, or even multiples of the V and M, please share -- politely. But for $1250 for the M (new retail) or the V for new $975 (new retail), I think Clear Audio hit a grand slam home run. That's based on my experience and humble opinion. Btw, I currently use a Sound Smith VPI Zephyr, which is a very nice MI carty, because of compatibility issues. Otherwise, I'd still be driving my vinyl with a Maestro!!!

Greatly appreciate all your knowledgeable input. Based on opinions you are all seriously passionate about music and its reproduction. I will need to lurk in this forum more often.

Will definitely be having the Viruoso fixed. does any one have a recommendation for a re-tip? The only one I can find on-line is soundsmith. thanks again.

Dear Nhs: This is very good alternative to fix your Virtuoso. This is where Nandric fixed and up date his Virtuoso's:

http://www.schallplattennadeln.de/

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.

Dear Bifwynne: Good to read you are really enjoying yours Clearaudio cartridges. Agree, CA are a lot better that we can imagine and very competitive with almost any cartridge out there.

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.