Don’t send it to Soundsmith. Complete waste of money. It will never ever sound the same and will not have the magic you like. Just buy a new one, it’s part of the hobby. ART9 is a fantastic MC.
1K sleeper MC cart?
My Audio Technica ART9 is going to Soundsmith for a rebuild. Mine almost made it to 3 years!
I'm considering just getting another one because I've been so pleased with its performance.
Curious if any ART9 owners have found a similar "sleeper" in the same price point. I can't go
any lower(.5mv) in output. Its going on a VPI Classic table.
I'm considering just getting another one because I've been so pleased with its performance.
Curious if any ART9 owners have found a similar "sleeper" in the same price point. I can't go
any lower(.5mv) in output. Its going on a VPI Classic table.
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If you like Audio-Technica you can try earlier models in the ART series, i’ve been using ART-2000 and it’s a killer MC under $750. If you want something different then Fidelity-Research PMC-3 with its unique Air Core Coil is the closest to fabulous FR-7f, but much cheaper, you can find PMC-3 under $800 if you’re lucky. Use FR cartridges never have any problem with dampers. Search for J.Carr’s comments on audiogon about FR cartridges including PMC-3. Of course the AT-ML170 MM with MicroLine stylus on Gold-paled hollow pipe Boron cantilever is a strong contender to any MC including your ART-9 in case you would like to try Moving Magnet instead. Highly recommended. |
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