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Decca London Super Gold Compatibility Question
I've tested the London Decca Reference on the FR-64S, FR-66S and DV-507/II and the FR-66S is undeniably the best match.HERE With both FR-64S and DV-507/II.....the Decca mistracked at the same point on every disc.And I agree with previous posters..... 
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But it lacked something in the mid range, detail and nuances.I agree Harold..... 
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Interesting Schubert....Maybe it's System Synergy as Frogman says.....?Do you have Tube or SS amplification? 
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We heard previously how my cheapest vintage (NOS) MM cartridge (Victor 4MD-20X) compares to my most expensive LOMC (AS Palladian).We certainly can't expect a 'shock' result at this scale.....but I can still happily listen to the 4MD-20X all day lo... 
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Victor X-1 and X-1II have Beryllium/Shibata whilst X-1IIE has Titanium hollow pipe cantilever and nude Elliptical stylus.  
JVC TT-101 Won't Stop
You can’t complain about that Gary.....😘 
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Love it Frogman.......👌I could read your descriptions all day long.....🗣I’m off to buy some more cartridges to keep your contributions coming.. 
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For over 10 years I've been a big fan of the Japanese Victor Company and their design engineering 'know-how' in the 'Golden Age' of analogue.It started when I bought one of their vintage TT-81 DD Turntables followed by their top-of-the-line TT-101... 
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Thanks Jeff...😃I’ve heard nothing but good reports about the SPU A95 and it’s high on my list of ’to try’ cartridges......I think the TK7SU sounded pretty good on one of my comparisons.....I hope you heard it?Would welcome some feedback or thought... 
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I was loading both cartridges at approx. 33K Ohms with zero added Capacitance..... 
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Let's hear how a vintage 'Classic' LOMC cartridge like the Sony XL-55 compares with a modern-day 'Classic' LOMC like the SPU Silver Meister.The XL-55 features a rather UNIQUE DESIGN utilising a 'coreless' armature coil in a 'figure 8' pattern with... 
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Thanks Frogman....and HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉 to you and those who are 'listening to my cartridges' 🧐Very interesting analysis once again and you're right.....it IS interesting how differently we 'hear' or 'react' to certain qualities in recorded sound.I... 
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You DID notice how the 2M Black was handily outvoted by the 150ANV in Fremer’s ‘blind’ listening test......?🧐 
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Quite believable Invictus.....I’m not the greatest fan of the AT sound (except in their US Signet guise)....agreeing that their midrange is typically lacking in your well-described “illumination and technicolor” 👍This particular comparison is stri... 
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I have been buying vintage cartridges (of all types) for over 10 years....Not because I don’t like the prices of NEW ones....but because I have found the ’sound’ of cartridges made in ’The Golden Age of Analogue’ (70s to 90s) to be superior to ’mo...