Ortofon's in a Shindo system

[fjn04]

Has anyone had experience with a standard mount Ortofons MC in the context of a Shindo system. I have and love the Emt Tsd-15, but have two Amadeus tables. I have been researching in the $2000 range, like Cadenza Bronze, Black or Royal N. I know it's much more common for Shindo users to run an SPU, but I can only run a standard mount cart. Cheers -Don

[kev313]

No experience, but EMT makes standard mount cartridges - JSD series - that would probably be a better match.

[kev313]

Sorry - Just noticed that you could get TSD in standard as well. Is that what you currently have?

[countingbackwards]

I'm using a standard mount Ortofon A90, which sounds fantastic in my system - it's an excellent match in terms of output and impedance for the Shindo phono stage, and has a very detailed sound that mates well with Shindo's sound IMHO. Mind you I've only heard it periodically in a full-Shindo system, but there definitely are no problems there.

[fjn04]

Kev313- Yes I have the nude 15 SFL. I don't plan on replacing it, so the other cartridge will spend some time in a second system, but also see duty in my main system. That's what I enjoy about having the two setups. For instance, now I have the 15 on the GTA, Homage T2 in a second system, going through a Heed Quasar mm, LM 211 driving baby Spendors. Countingbackwards- I will have to check out the Specs on your A90, and see how it compares to the Cadenzas or even the ROYAL N. I appreciate it, and certainly how it mates with your Monbrison is great to hear. I would venture to say the Royal N (spu) would also work well, but the Cadnenza I will have research.... Cheers -Don

[kev313]

Don - Maybe try the JSD series for Shindo compatibility with a different flavor from the TSD?

[fjn04]

Kev313- Never gave it much thought. That seems a little boring, coming from a guy with two Amadeus tables (-: ....! Here's some specs on Ortofons,in the following order: 1st-Compliance 2nd-Internal Impedance 3rd-Rec. Load resistance. A90:16, 4ohm,>10ohm. Cad BLK:16, 5ohm, >10ohm -WOW ,very close!!! Cad BRONZE 12, 5 Ohm, 50-200 Ohm. Royal N 8, 6ohm, >100 Ohm. The weight on the Royal N also may be a concern as far as the tonearm, 13grams. I just figured throw these out there for the more technical minded. My knowledge isn't great with this stuff. Cheers -Don

[kev313]

Originally Posted by fjn04

Kev313- Never gave it much thought. That seems a little boring, coming from a guy with two Amadeus tables (-: ....! Here's some specs on Ortofons,in the following order: 1st-Compliance 2nd-Internal Impedance 3rd-Rec. Load resistance. A90:16, 4ohm,>10ohm. Cad BLK:16, 5ohm, >10ohm -WOW ,very close!!! Cad BRONZE 12, 5 Ohm, 50-200 Ohm. Royal N 8, 6ohm, >100 Ohm. The weight on the Royal N also may be a concern as far as the tonearm, 13grams. I just figured throw these out there for the more technical minded. My knowledge isn't great with this stuff. Cheers -Don

Don, I'd speak to Matt about the JSD series… It's a whole different beast than the cartridge that you currently have. Worth a look.

[fjn04]

Kev313- I love the Tsd-15, and my guess is I would feel similar about the JSD series. That said, a Cadenza Bronze is alot less money than the JSD series. Do you prefer the EMT's over these Ortofon's or are you just showing love for Emt. Thanks Again. Cheers -Don

[kev313]

Originally Posted by fjn04

Kev313- I love the Tsd-15, and my guess is I would feel similar about the JSD series. That said, a Cadenza Bronze is alot less money than the JSD series. Do you prefer the EMT's over these Ortofon's or are you just showing love for Emt. Thanks Again. Cheers -Don

Neither really. Among others, I've used the emt tsd and several variants of the SPU. I've never been tempted by the lower tier options in the Ortofon line. They are probably fine. I do recall that there was a critical review if the nude SPU in a Shindo system ...jules Coleman maybe?

Just trying to suggest a quality option compatible with Shindo.