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Bobby - So you're going with the high output version of the Dynavector 20x2? The low output version is significantly better for the same price, but it would require a step up device in front of your MM phono input. Either way you can't really go wrong with the Dynavector, enjoy it!
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I have a Soundsmith Carmen with my Prime. What would be a good alternative ? I enjoy the sound from this cartridge but would also like to have the option for another cartridge with a different sound than the Carmen.
Do most others own more than one cartridge? |
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Not sure I'm the norm, but I have five (5). Three (3) MCs and two (2) MMs. Is nice to be able to swap them out for a different sound as the mood strikes.............
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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Glenn, how are you enjoying your Ortofon Black?
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VPI just made and update to their website to which they listed recommended cartridges for all of their products.
-e |
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I ended up going with Ortofon MC Quintet Black and Lehmann Black Cube SEII as the phono pre. I will be setting everything up this weekend.
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Bobby Home Modwright Oppo 205, VPI Prime w/Soundsmith Paua MKII, Zestos Andros 1.2, Line Magnetic 518ia, Daedalus Audio Argos V2, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 |
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Nice choices. Let us know what you think new and after 100hr of play.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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I have a VIP Prime with Ortofon Cadenza Red but yesterday i had an accident with the cartridge (ARGGHHH!!).
So i am looking for new cartridge. I never heard a different combination with my VPI Prime so i cannot compare. I am considering 3 options: Ortofon Quintet Black (recommended by VPI but maybe i am going to miss my Cadenza) Ortofon Cadenza Red (same) Lyra Delos (recommended by VPI) This week i will demo at home a second hand LYRA DELOS to see the difference. I will let you know. Any opinion? Last edited by Josep; 03-11-2018 at 11:34 PM. |
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New Options:
Cadenza Blue or Lyra Delos (around 1,400 USD) brand new Lyra Delos second hand (6 months old) for 700 USD Rebuild my broken Cadenza Red for 650 USD Decisions Decisions... please help! |
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