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Re: Last audio component for the year: stick a fork in me, I’m done.
Whatever you decide upon for record cleaning, you should seriously consider adding a quat to your liquid cleaning solution in order to help with static. Building upon your education in chemistry, con…1 · -
Re: please recommend a new cartridge for my Thorens tt
No problem, and happy to help. I would probably vote for the record shop guy if it comes to that. He'd likely be cheaper, and it sounds like he specializes in turntables, which means he must rea…1 · -
Re: please recommend a new cartridge for my Thorens tt
Wow! Prices for M97xe have gone crazy! Is your cartridge (coils) dead, or do you just need a new stylus? The Jico SAS replacement stylus for that cartridge has a LOT of fans.1 · -
Re: Question: upgrading cartridges
Cartridge brands definitely have a 'house sound', with some of the same descriptors as other components - warm, bright, analytical, neutral. Cantilever design/material, and stylus shape are…5 · -
Re: Question: upgrading cartridges
You'd be surprised what you can get (specs-wise) for your money with a vintage linear tracker in good working order. I happen to have a Technics SL-Q5 linear tracker, and pertinent specs are: Ru…3 ·
