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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Kcc123, I have both 3000CST and 60,000CST silicon fluid on hand. Which would suit the AT1100 arm better? I've read that the older SME arms used 250,000CST fluid. I figure such a low mass arm as the AT1100 paired with high compliance MM/MI carts wo... 
Dual 721 - Harman Kardon T-60 - which TT to keep?
the 721 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I just read up on the Trans-fi arm. A very interesting design! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thank you for the great info, Kcc123.A related question is:How much better sound can one get from ligher weight(4-7g), high compliance MM/MI carts with considerably more expensive arms?I own:Pickering XSV 5000Stanton Epoch IIOrtofon VMS30E MKIIMic... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Can anyone share experience using these MM/MI carts with an Audio Technica AT-1100 arm? I believe Audiocraft was the manufacturer. Its higher mass sibling, the AT-1010, appears well-regarded but the AT-1100 has little "press". Both arms are of ver... 
Dynavector 20XH or top tier MM?
How does the "SV" sound? I've thought it may be superior to the HOMC version. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dgob,Your post is quite informative, as is Timeltel's about the Black Widow.The 6.05 mV output of the XLM is on the high side given the gain of my Bottlehead Eros; otherwise, I'd be interested in buying your cart.Given the fragility of the BW MKII... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thank you, Timeltel.I do have a V15 type III stored away. I'll look into the JICO, as the Shure stylus has had much use. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi all,I just acquired a NIB (!!!) Infinity Black Widow MKII tonearm, for use with my much-enjoyed Pickering XSV5000 cart.Any other carts I should consider if curiosity gets the best of me?My phono stage is a Bottlehead Eros, slightly higher gain ... 
Best 5814a tubes for DAC?
TungSol 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Kingmacaw, for the older mm cartridges I own and enjoy (Pickering XSV5000 - own three of these plus an XSV4000 and Stanton 881) it is the lifelike midrange and sense of realistic space around instruments and voices that is their appeal. Yes, the b... 
Harman Kardon T-60 vs Dual 721
I currently own both the T-60 and the 721. I prefer the 721 if properly set up and mated to a synergistic cartridge. I'll sell you my T-60 (in great shape and w/Herbies "Way Excellent II" mat - lacks a dustcover) if you're ever interested. I serio... 
Dynamic Headroom
Cerrot, I agree completely! 
Playback Designs MPS-5 Review in Stereophile
Decrying "misterious augiogon sensorship" in the context of one's system consisting of the PD MPS-5 player, DartZeel preamp, DartZeel amplification and Evolution Acoustics MM3 loudspeakers perhaps provides a clue about why past PD MPS-5 posts (not... 
Tubes vs. solid state.
I don't know about bubes, but boobs are hard to leave alone...