I've wanted a SS cartridge for several years. I just bought a Moerch DP8 w/ blue armwand. I have a trusted friend who told me the Sussurro was THE best cartridge he has heard. Given that this cart will mate perfectly to the blue armwand and the price, and it's really a lifetime cart w/ the $650 rebuild price, I think I'll go for it. Don't know when I'll get everything mounted though. |
It's now official...a Sussurro will be shipped soon. |
@hcalland ,
The (key) that comes with it.....(it comes in a very nice box, but no manual) is this to be inserted into a USB port? I’m not very computer literate. If so, I assume this will reveal the online manual.
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@audioquest4life ,
Although your explanation of your experience was short...it had enough realism to make me want to hear mine even more. Good luck!
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@audioquest4life ,
That sounded great! It's interesting you made a comparison to the Benz LPS. My (trusted friend) has that same cart.
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Finally installed mine just now. |
@boxer12,
1st of all, it's a breeze to set up! Initially, I have it running @ 500ohms. Granted, I just installed it so it's going through the normal back & forth, and I haven't yet tried it on many different genres, but it just seems right and I get a feeling that it will settle in to be a great cart.
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Some really good things are starting to happen now...………... |
transients are profound, yet not in your face
soundstage is wide and very natural
dynamics are better without any brightness
before there was a distinct pocket of center stage and R & L, now they are still easily delineated yet are melded into a very enjoyable ONE.
the outer edges of the music you never knew was there, is suddenly placed in the soundscape so naturally
a very smooth yet proper presentation. nothing missing
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instead of one portion/instrument overtaking a part of the soundstage.. it's still there just integrated to a degree that is so natural....
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I think I have around 12 listening hours on the Sussuro MkII now. Here are the main attributes I experience now compared to any other cart I own. This cart originally cost twice, at retail, to any other cart I've ever owned. At the price I paid, it was an absolute steal.
1. Ease of set-up. This is key, because it speaks to the quality of the parts used and the builder's expertise. This really inspires confidence for the end user. It's the end user's first impression, so to speak.
2. The soundstage is huge and presents more naturally than I've ever heard. It's all of one piece.
3. The tonal presentation of every voice, every instrument is superior. Playing PF "The Wall" (2016 re-master)… the bass drum and bass guitar have superior fullness. This lp is absolutely awesome.
4. It seems to have all of the positive attributes of MM and MC, melding them together for a perfect cart.
One of the best purchases I've made.
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A couple other points...
The way the cartridge body extends down to surround the cantilever on both sides, aides in the set-up process, while adding protection.
This cartridge plays dead quiet.
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I really never thought of a cartridge as a component until now. |
