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EMT TSD15 tonality..colouration ?

I am looking for a cartridge upgrade. I started with a Denon 103pro and now use a ZYX RS30. I listen to a good mix of old (pre 70s) and new records.
I am considering the EMT TSD15 cartridge because of its reputation of being musical and dynamic at the same time.

I have heard the TSD15 SFL in the past on a Scheu TT and I could notice some lower mids boost which alters the timbre of the instruments and voices a bit. That worries me. The DL103 is spot on in its tone and timbre reproduction, its my reference but it doesnt have the dynamics I look for. The other day I also heard a JSD5 and somehow I did not notice the lower mid colouration that I first heard with a TSD15 SFL. But the JSD is outside by budget.

Has anyone else found this character with TSD15 ? Is it a colouration with the SFL version or is it also there in the SPH (spherical) tip also ?
pani
thuchan
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Pani,
WE 618B, Silvercore, Kondo KSL Sfz, Jorgen Schou,SPU-T1, FR AGT-5X, Tango MCT-999 etc.
The gain depends on the carts I am using, in case of my Lzi (the only one in this configuration) I am going for 10 Ohms.
ohnofiasco
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The only thing I have to say about it is this. Doesn't it sound great? If so then don't worry about it.

Typing this while blasting some Radio Head using a TSD 15
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truemaineiac
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I have been using EMT TSD 15 for about two months now running through the A23 SUT into MM input on a Shindo Monbrison. In comparison to a ZYX airy3 it is a little warmer, heavier in bass, but not quite as resolved in upper frequencies. I love the overall texture and sound from this cartridge.
ohnofiasco
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Which a23 sut truemaineiac? Whats your overall gain with that setup?
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truemaineiac
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I am using the A23 for Denon/EMT SUT. Not sure what the total gain is but with the EMT at 1mv it is plenty as I believe that the Denon 103 is down around 0.25.

Maybe someday I will go to the T2 homage and I hear that there is a new one coming soon that is not as expensive as the T2.
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