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Skeptics believe:cartridge makes a HUGE difference

I was hesitant to upgrade my tonearm and cartridge. I thought, my system (verity parsifol, MC275, and c2300 with sota tt) already sounded great. Could a new tonearm and cartridge really make a difference? Yesterday, I upgraded to a Graham 2.2 with Transfiguration Orpheous L cart. WOW! What a difference. The records I have heard 100 times are new (and better) all over again. I love this equipment that allows fans of music to unpack more of the music's beauty.
elegal
zd542
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"07-11-14: Geoffkait
Zd542 - don't worry, I don't get it either."

Just to be clear, I wasn't finding fault. My comment was meant to be a literal one. I just didn't fully understand Mapman's comment the way he worded it. Nothing more than that.
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jmcgrogan2
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Congrats Elegal! Transfiguration cartridge and Verity speakers should make beautiful music together!! Enjoy the music!
br3098
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Everything in the audio chain makes a difference. But not everything makes the same difference.

Over the years I have developed the following mantra, in order of importance in the audio chain (analog): speakers, cartridge, tonearm, phono stage, turntable, preamp and then everything else.

Bill
elegal OP
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Czarivey: i had an origin live (silver) and grade reference series (Sonota)
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sunnyboy1956
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Congrats Elegal. The Orpheus L is a superb cart. Did you get a new cart ? I had one for many years and this is no simple tweak but a huge upgrade. Am now plying a Proteus and this maybe a better cart than the Orpheus L.
Cheers
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