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  1. TunerLanding

    "No Point" getting higher end MM if you can properly run MC as well

    Assuming one has an appropriate tonearm and MC preamp capabilities is it true that a moving coil cartridge will generally sound superior to a moving magnet catridge at the same price point?
  2. S

    Headshell + MM for Sony PS-X60

    I have been gifted the above table and have never owned one before. I already have a thread about the reconditioning I have done so far. It came without a counterweight or headshell. The counterweight looks possible to find, but I am lost when it comes to finding a suitable headshell and...
    • Sandysound
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    • cartridge headshell moving magnet ps-x60 sony turntable
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. N

    Moving magnet cartridge with MC input

    Hello and Happy Saturday, I have a question for all the MM vs MC guru’s. I just upgraded my preamp and the 2nd phono input is MC. While I do have the ability to adjust the ohms on the McIntosh C2300, can I take it down low enough to use a MM cart on the MC input? I can always switch to a MC...
    • Notnilc
    • Thread
    • mcintosh c2300 moving coil moving magnet
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. S

    New setup help!

    Hey everyone, I’ve recently began to upgrade my entire audio system and have run into an issue I’d like to bounce off some more experienced minds than my own. I purchased a Sansui AU 6600 and Paradigm 9seMK3 speakers first and hooked up to my JVC JL-A20 turntable. Everything seemed to be...
  5. vmartell

    Zerostat and MM cartridges

    Hello Did a search on the forum and while there are lots of zerostat threads and some mention of damage, I could not find a definitive yes or no answer. Might be I'm dumb, so apologies in advance. Can zerostat damage your moving magnet cartridge? In what circumstances? Do you have to do it...
  6. Zach Nelson

    Ortofon Red Quintet VS. 2mm Bronze?????

    Does anyone out there have experience with the Quintet Red? Is it better than the Denon dl-103? I have a 2mm blue and am also entertaining the idea of going up to the bronze. Using a Parasound Zphono preamp.
    • Zach Nelson
    • Thread
    • cartridge denon 103 103r moving coil moving magnet ortofon ortofon 2m bronze
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. Zach Nelson

    Cart recommendations

    What's the best cart to match with the Sony pua-114 tonearm? I am using a Parasound Zphono preamp. I was thinking about trying a Denon dl-103 MC, or do you think there would be a better option in the budget range? I already have an Ortofon Blue and Nagaoka MP-110. Just looking for ideas.
    • Zach Nelson
    • Thread
    • cartridge moving coil moving magnet parasound pua-114
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. forceof1

    Help Choosing a New Cartridge....and the fork in the road

    I need to select a new cart/stylus for my Pioneer PL-L1000. I'm pretty budget limited ($200). My Nikko preamp allows me to select between MM and MC. On the MC side I can only afford the Denon DL 103. Is there a MM that I should consider that would give me more than the Denon offers. I've...
    • forceof1
    • Thread
    • cartridge moving coil moving magnet pl l1000 stylus
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. T

    Inexpensive phono pre-amps

    I noticed that when I use different cartridges (although using the same stereo receiver and TT) the ones with 'lower' mv outputs need to have more 'volume knob' applied to achieve the same listening level. It is not a MAJOR variation--but I DO notice a difference. I run all MM/MI...
    • tommieboy
    • Thread
    • mc moving magnet phono inputs preamps turnables
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. C

    Marantz 2230 with a Denon DL-103R Moving Coil cartridge

    *first time post* so today i purchased a Luxman PD277 Turntable that has a Denon DL-103R Cartridge with it. I got it all for $375 which seemed like a fair price for both. upon coming home to hook it up to my Marantz 2230 and Dynaco-a25's i was getting a really bad buzz when i had the 2230 in...
    • codyhale
    • Thread
    • denon luxman marantz moving coil moving magnet preamp
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. Ryan Scruggs

    Stylus Compatibility: Technics SL-QD22

    Hi, all! I am relatively new to the hi-fi community, and I am looking for suggestions before purchasing a new stylus for my Technics SL-QD22. This turntable was my dad's when he was around my age, and had it fitted with a Shure m99e cartridge and stylus when he bought it. It has since been...
    • Ryan Scruggs
    • Thread
    • moving coil moving magnet shure styli stylus technics turntable
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. Caballo

    Audio Technica MM journey; frankencarts; experiments

    L to R: AT160ML carrier with ATN15 shibata/tapered alu, AT15Sa carrier with ATN160ML Micro-Line/Gold-plated beryllium rod AT15SS carrier with AT15SS Super Shibata/beryllium rod Part I: cartridge reviews I became interested in the Audio Technica moving magnet cartridge line after using a...
    • Caballo
    • Thread
    • at15sa at15ss at160ml audio technica cartridge diy moving magnet
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. The Gryphon

    Ortofon Omega........What Are People's Opinions?

    In the last few months I have been reading reviews of the latest Ortofon cartridge .....it is aimed at the budget end of the market and casts around 30 USD ....it seems to be a OM design and it attracting some excellent reviews.......it comes with an eliptical stylus which is a tipped one not a...
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