Thuchan
I heard it on two occasions: one was a Kuzma reference TT and arm , while the other was with a VPI HRX, JMW 12.5 arm.
On both occasions i found the sound consistent which is smooth, a little rolled of on top, refine, dynamic, superb bass dynamics, wide soundstage... In short it had most of the audiophile virtues of a very hi end cart. However I felt it was a bit too smooth for my taste & lacked that "musicality" or "involvement".
However, I would not dismiss the possibility that 1) the carts were not broken in, 2) improper set-up with the arm and cart 3.) incompatible loading with the phono stage. 4.) break in issues as the cart has around 150 hours on it.
My experience with the the PC1 after 20 hours or so was "my type".
As I go along w/ analog, i realized that set-up, compatibility issues are super critical.
BUT I wouldn't dismiss the possibility of considering an A90 in the future if I hear it in another system matched properly, etc....
I heard it on two occasions: one was a Kuzma reference TT and arm , while the other was with a VPI HRX, JMW 12.5 arm.
On both occasions i found the sound consistent which is smooth, a little rolled of on top, refine, dynamic, superb bass dynamics, wide soundstage... In short it had most of the audiophile virtues of a very hi end cart. However I felt it was a bit too smooth for my taste & lacked that "musicality" or "involvement".
However, I would not dismiss the possibility that 1) the carts were not broken in, 2) improper set-up with the arm and cart 3.) incompatible loading with the phono stage. 4.) break in issues as the cart has around 150 hours on it.
My experience with the the PC1 after 20 hours or so was "my type".
As I go along w/ analog, i realized that set-up, compatibility issues are super critical.
BUT I wouldn't dismiss the possibility of considering an A90 in the future if I hear it in another system matched properly, etc....