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Old 12-25-2012, 02:03 PM
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Old 12-25-2012, 05:12 PM
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Nice write up, thanks.
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I'm considering getting one. Is the cartridge that comes with it good enough for starter?
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Old 12-27-2012, 06:03 PM
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Good for starter, but even Denon DL 103 will give you a big jump in performance.
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Good for starter, but even Denon DL 103 will give you a big jump in performance.
The Denon DL 103 is not the best match compliance wise with the Verify arm.....it puts the Resonant Frequency up a bit high at around 16Hz......your better off with a higher compliant cartridge with the Concept, the Concept MC is nice and a big jump up from the MM version.
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Concept MC is nice and a big jump up from the MM version.
I agree. I listened to both the Concept MM and MC prior to purchase and I found there to be a very considerable jump in sound quality with the MC.
I've been very pleased with mine.
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I agree. I listened to both the Concept MM and MC prior to purchase and I found there to be a very considerable jump in sound quality with the MC.
I've been very pleased with mine.
Stands to reason, since there is a four-fold difference in retail ($200 vs $800).

I auditioned a Concept/Concept MC and it was considerably better than my more expensive Rega RP3/TTPSU with a GT subplatter and Dynavector 20x2H.
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For a starter table it's fantastic, superb bang for your buck (I had one). I too agree the mc cart would be an improvement, and helpful at time of resale should it ever arise...
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I'm considering getting one. Is the cartridge that comes with it good enough for starter?
Mike,
I have had one for over a year. But I would careful with the "starter" TT categorization. I consider the starter term suitable for a lower priced TT, say around $300-600. The Concept is a true giant killer. As previously mentioned it greatly benefits from an MC Cart. I have a Benz Micro on mine and it sounds stellar to me. I listen to just about all kinds of music but I am firmly in the classical/jazz camp with a love of voice as well.

If you want to say that I prefer the midrange or some upper bass flavor, so be it. But I prefer warmth to coolness. I have Quicksilver V4's and an Audible Illusions M3A. As Chuck Heston used to say about his guns; ditto for me with Concept, it's not leaving my listening room any time soon.
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Mike,
I have had one for over a year. But I would careful with the "starter" TT categorization. I consider the starter term suitable for a lower priced TT, say around $300-600. The Concept is a true giant killer. As previously mentioned it greatly benefits from an MC Cart. I have a Benz Micro on mine and it sounds stellar to me. I listen to just about all kinds of music but I am firmly in the classical/jazz camp with a love of voice as well.

If you want to say that I prefer the midrange or some upper bass flavor, so be it. But I prefer warmth to coolness. I have Quicksilver V4's and an Audible Illusions M3A. As Chuck Heston used to say about his guns; ditto for me with Concept, it's not leaving my listening room any time soon.
Thanks for the input drjjpdc, after further of reading, talking to audiophile people, and finally listening to a friend concept with an MC cart. I am sold, I will get one soon. I think this would be a great addition to my McIntosh C2300 tube pre, a pair of vintage McIntosh C2100 set to mono, and a pair of Vandersteen 2CE Sig. II. I also listen to all type of jazz from fission to progressive to big band to modern jazz, and some Latin jazz too. After I get my Concept, I have to choose for a descent MC cart. What do you recommend? Thanks.

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