fadeawayman

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tracking ability definition
i decided on the pro S40 for my 1200. mainly because rock pop etc is most important to me. thanks again for the suggestions! 
tracking ability definition
Raul, the trackmaster I am comparing it to has a tracking ability of 100um, even higher!Thanks for your suggestions and advice. 
technics 1200 cartridge and preamp choices
i just bought a monolithic pre as well from a fellow audiogoner. i am leaning towards the ortofon pros40, only because KAB says there are linited supplies of replacement styluses for the groovemaster. 
tracking ability definition
those are GREAT explanations, thank you! I have learned a lot so far. Raul you said:++IN two cartridges with similar performance I will choose the one with better tracking ability.++i am having a hard time deciding between 2 cartridges, the trackm... 
technics 1200 cartridge and preamp choices
speaking of KAB carts, the KAB-Ortofon Pro S40 looks interesting as well. I wonder how this compares to the Groovemaster, given that the S40 is slightly more expensive ($229 vs $200) 
technics 1200 cartridge and preamp choices
I definitely prefer lush over analytical. i am still learning about phonos, but as i understand now MC are more analytical so maybe MM is the way to go. Nzera:The KAB groovemaster looks interesting given that it is made specifically for the 1200 a... 
technics 1200 cartridge and preamp choices
woops, i meant OBH-9SE which is the MC version. 
TT/cart that doesn't pick up motor hum
I'm actually using the goldring 1012gx w/ the MMF-5. The Grado cart I was referring to was used with a Rega P2. I'm curious, which grado are you using with the MMF-5? 
TT/cart that doesn't pick up motor hum
thank you for the suggestions. i'm pretty sure its not a grounding problem--there is almost no hum when the tonearm is in resting position--it gets louder as the tonearm moves towards the center of the platter. mumetal around the motor has lowered...