What are your top 5 (or so) favorite MM carts that are readily available new. Cost is not a restriction but mentioning it, for the unitiated, would be nice. No used or out of production carts please. Thanks
I've never heard the Clearaudio but I run the Soundsmith Zephyr on my Amadeus now and it's pretty incredible. I'm thinking about picking up an AT 150MLX or Nagaoka MP-500 to compare with what I have.
Halcro - An inanimate object such as a MM cartridge cannot be euphoric, are you telling us they have feelings of happiness and elation, get hurt if you try a moving coil or moving iron. Do you put them in the naughty seat if they misbehave ? Do you have long philosophical debates with your MM's ? I think Nandric's interpretation of your unusual use of the english language is quite understandable.
Dover, I disagree...... A cartridge can sound 'happy' in a particular headshell or arm? It can sound 'soulful' and 'wilful'.......'unhappy' and 'sickly'. 'Sprightly' and 'aggressive'. Sometimes.....if you have the right headshell and tonearm......a really good cartridge can sound 'euphoric'. Perhaps Kiwi schooling is overly restrictive?
Halcro, yes you are probably right, but for those who use English as a second language, with English syntax being at odds with many foreign languages, our colloquialisms and liberal interpretation with the use of words can be difficult for non English speakers.
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