acman3

Responses from acman3

Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello All, I wrote a post last night but It did not go through so I guess I will try again.The Acutex terminology is very confusing as they used the same model number for different cartridges. The M312 that the Italian seller has for sell is not t... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello All, The Acutex terminology is very confusing so I wanted to try to clear up my mistake before I mislead anyone.The Acutex M312 being sold on Italian Ebay is an LPM long nose model. It is not the M3xx short nose model which Raul has said is ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Stltrains, Great ! I look forward to your observations. The Acutex 312 lpm and 412 are both boisterous cartridges, lacking in the subtleties of the 315/320, so I would expect the same from the M312. Do you plan to send yours to a rebuilder i... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
That Acutex M320 has been taunting me for two days. Would someone please buy it.The Italian seller is now selling Acutex M312. Will he start selling M320s next week for under a hundred dollars? I asked them by email and could not understand the re... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Banquo363 and Ct0517, Thanks for the clarifications. Sorry for misreading the post.I also have to many carts but I would have liked to have heard the m320.The differences of the individual carts are really interesting to me. How these little... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Banquo363, Did you buy or sell? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Congratulations Banquo363, Great snag. I am envious.Let us know what you think. I bet you will be pleased. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
One last thing. If your on the fence on the 420, play "Live at Leeds" . That should do it.Danny 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
The only time I had any problem with the Acutex 420's high frequencies is when I played " I am the walrus " backwards. The person saying "Paul is dead" had a bad lisp. 
Any pleasant surprises because of guest appearance
Every time Eric Clapton came to Dallas, the late Great Freddie King would play the encore or more. Clapton in his prime with Freddie was awesome!Still Remember the great line," Baby, if they put your brain on the edge of a razor blade it would loo... 
Any good Contemporary Christian recordings
My favorite's are the David Crowder Band, Jonah 33, and Chris Tomlin. Others that come to mind are Mercy Me, Brandon Heath, Matthew West and Seventh Hour Slumber.Danny 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello all, As the proud Papa of this thread and contributor of many others, Raul has to be an expert in audioplillia. An expert has to look at things different than the normal lay person. He has to be correct all the time or risk losing the expert... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Timeltel, I took your advise and painted a red Acutex 412 to black and the hot highs sound much better. I wish someone had told me about this sooner.My thinking was along the lines of yours regarding the 3xx chart from 33audio and the 4xx ch... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Dyna10x, Great to know you are enjoying the Acutex 420. It seemed to improve til about 20 hrs on my system.I am curious about the 415 so whenever you get around to it, please give us your impressions. I seem to remember Timeltelsaying he was... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Rnadell, Sorry to hear you were unable to get a Acutex 420 from Italy. Someone will be selling theirs on Audiogon or Ebay in the future though, so keep your eyes open.Good LuckDanny