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Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood

I have about ten hours on the cartridge, which is connected to the VPI Scout and JMW 9 tonearm. Just changed from Dynavector 10x4. The Clearaudio sounds a little harsh, especially on vocals. Midrange seems to be lacking a certain sweetness that I know is on some of the albums I am playing (e.g., CSN). Played around with the VTA and didn't help as much as I would like. Any suggestions, or should I just expect improvement as cartridge breaks in?
bnrlaw
poorguy
90 posts
 
How long have you used the Virtuoso Wood?
bnrlaw OP
130 posts
 
As I said, I only have about ten hours on it.
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
First, give it another 40 hours or so more before making judgement after confirming that your setup is as spot on as posible. Then, you may still have some issues with "harshness" if I am understanding the term corectly. I would say "brightness" which is what I heard when listening to the same cartridge along with an "uninvolving" midrange. But, as always, your system and ears are different.
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