Syntax, you have more direct experience with this than I do. I purchased a mono cartridge (Denon) but have not installed it yet.
However, since I have hundreds of mono LP's I've read quite a bit on mono playback - mono signal reproduction, stylus tip size and shape, EQ, etc.
While the RIAA curve was established in 1954, the year for implementation by different record companies varied considerably. Many continued with previous EQ mastering into the '60s and some Eastern European and Asian labels later than that.
Current mono reissues are all cut with stereo cutter heads since no mono heads survived. I assume the EQ utilizes RIAA with reissues but I've not seen that documented.
So even ignoring 78s, mono playback of LPs can become rather involved. I might suggest that anyone be guided by their number of mono records, as well as whether they are original LPs or reissues. This can then range from a basic mono switch up to a dedicated mono cartridge/stylus with a mono phono stage with multiple EQ adjustments.
2xuel, aren't you sorry now that you ask? ;^)
However, since I have hundreds of mono LP's I've read quite a bit on mono playback - mono signal reproduction, stylus tip size and shape, EQ, etc.
While the RIAA curve was established in 1954, the year for implementation by different record companies varied considerably. Many continued with previous EQ mastering into the '60s and some Eastern European and Asian labels later than that.
Current mono reissues are all cut with stereo cutter heads since no mono heads survived. I assume the EQ utilizes RIAA with reissues but I've not seen that documented.
So even ignoring 78s, mono playback of LPs can become rather involved. I might suggest that anyone be guided by their number of mono records, as well as whether they are original LPs or reissues. This can then range from a basic mono switch up to a dedicated mono cartridge/stylus with a mono phono stage with multiple EQ adjustments.
2xuel, aren't you sorry now that you ask? ;^)