Finally dove into the MC pool... WOW
- Thread starter StepheK
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, I just have too many tables
Not working?
Sgt Shultz
Addicted Member
Works great, I just have better in use. This was originally purchased to give to my son for it's ease of use, he now has my AR XA instead
Works great, I just have better in use. This was originally purchased to give to my son for it's ease of use, he now has my AR XA instead
Nice looking unit! Well, one day...
Sgt Shultz
Addicted Member
I keep it around because it's servo arm makes it standout from all of my other fully manual tables. The only other standout is the semi auto Kenny KD-770D.
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As you appear inclined, EQ different carts to match each other. Don’t forget basic controls.
knotscott
Super Member
That's a problem most of us would like to have!
Specific to phono cables, I suspect much can be explained with knowing how different the capacitance of the various cables are. This matters more with MM than LOMC but it's definitely a parameter that can have big effects.
But yeah whatever I listen to on my computer sounds like my computer speakers.
But yeah whatever I listen to on my computer sounds like my computer speakers.
That was my point about these "Video auditions" of gear. There are so many things in the chain, both on the recording, encoding, sound cards etc. It's not that I am questioning that different phono carts sound different, or different masterings sound different, I just don't hear any difference on my end.
I use headphones for more critical listening.
Mister Pig
Pigamus Maximus
I think the point is to hear about the great experience that Stehek is having with the SUT and the Audio Technica OC9XML. Along with the EAR phono stage, which looks to be either a DIY build, or one of the Ebay sourced boards. Awesome story and I am glad to hear about such positive results! The current generation of OC9 cartridges are quite good, and it sounds like you are going to have a lot of satisfying hours ahead of you listening to vinyl.
Yes, end user satisfaction is what counts.
losthorizon
Well-Known Member
In English, when you said Dove are you talking about the bird or do you mean Dived?
Sgt Shultz
Addicted Member
What to Know
The older past tense of dive is dived, which is still standard in British English. Using dove as the past tense of dive began in the 1800s, and is now standard in American English. Both forms are correct today, but you should be aware of regional preference.
losthorizon
Well-Known Member
I remember at school I would be given a red mark if I used "dove" instead of " dived", my teacher said that is not proper English, someone commented the other day that I said " twice " instead of " two times ", I suppose as with all people we are proud of our heritage and as I am English, born and bred in England, I don't like to hear my language distorted. sorry for the rant, let us get back to the audio now.
I don't understand the pickiness. As long as the message gets across, that's all that should matter. Right?
losthorizon
Well-Known Member
Yes your right, but imagine how it would irritate you if things about your country were said wrong, what I wanted to know was , how are you liking the MC cartridge? I have come about as far as I can with MM and not sure where to start in the world of MC.I don't understand the pickiness. As long as the message gets across, that's all that should matter. Right?
Sgt Shultz
Addicted Member
Have you ever been to America? Being such a melting pot "our" language is misused all the time, can you imagine some even think dived is correct and dove is incorrect
and feel they need to correct people?
losthorizon
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And I have even been told that the Americans think "Bison" are "Buffalo" Oh what a laugh.Have you ever been to America? Being such a melting pot "our" language is misused all the time, can you imagine some even think dived is correct and dove is incorrect
Sgt Shultz
Addicted Member
And the Brits think cigarettes are fags, sausage are bangers and french fries are chips? So now who's funny
All in fun, but we did show the Brits the meaning of the word "door"
Enough off topic, so now back to our regularly scheduled bickering.
I have been spinning records for more than 5 decades, until recently all MM or MI, no MC. When I purchased the Kenwood KD-770D about 6yrs ago it had a LOMC Denon DL-301 installed.
So I purchased a Little Bear MC phono stage to try it but before I could the maidinator destroyed the cantilever with her dust rag on her very first day. Even though she had special instructions not to go near any of the sound equipment.
It wasn't until 2yrs ago I had the cartridge re-tipped and heard my first MC, I was hooked. I still have and use some very nice MI and MM from Grado , Grace, Pickering, etc but I've now begun diving further into the MC pool.
It's really the next step in cartridge evolution, there just aren't enough high end cartridges that are not MC to choose from.
Depending on your table here are a couple to start with, one high compliance the other low compliance.
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index...-vs-windbell-mc100mkii.1027797/#post-16347570
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/new-budget-cartridge-in-the-house.1013669/
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