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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lewm, RoyJ,I have used Arc Protrctors like those suggested by Thom and they do make an improvement over my 2 point Dr Freikert protractor (which is also more expensive and one of the best 2 pt protractors out there). I use the arc protractor made ... 
Fidelity Research cartridges
T_Bone and Dertorm, Thanks for your inputs. Guess I will continue my search for a FR7F or FR702. 
Fidelity Research cartridges
Hi,Does anyone have any knowledge of the Fidelity Research MCX-5 cartridge. There is a seller of this cartridge and he claims that this is similar to the FR7 but without the integrated headshell. Can anyone shed some light on this subject??Rgds 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul,Where would one get the mounting adaptor for the Azden YM-P50L since it is not a standard P-mount?Rgds 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi,Has anyone out there tried the Shure Ultra 500? If so, how does it compare to the expriences above with other MM/MI cartridges? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I bought a used B&O MMC2 on eBay. Unfortunately, the cantilever is off-center. Do you think its worthwhile to have the cartridge refitted with a Soundsmith stylus? I remember reading in this thread that Raul does not like the Soundsmithr repla... 
Galibier owners How do you like your music now?
Thom and others,How would you compare the Stelvio Armboard against the Gavia armboard. Assuming one is looking to upgrade the Gavia(oops I can't believe I am eben thinking of this already), would you look at the platter first or the armboard? 
Galibier owners How do you like your music now?
Stiltskin,Congratulations. Looks like you will be getting a similar setup as mine - Gavia with Serac platter. I am probably the newest entrant into Galibier (my unit came in less than 4 weeks ago)and the farthest (I am in Singapore). I was looking...