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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Yeah, Halcro I'll probably do that.I'm finding the P77 very satisfying at the moment (I don't think I gave it enough time to 'loosen up' last time I tried it) - and not feeling any pressing need to find a replacement.I know you found the P77 to be... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Thanks for the quick run-down Halcro.I'll have to check on the availability of those other MM's you mention - that's a problem with a lot of MM/MI cartridges mentioned in this thread. Seems as soon as they are 're-discovered' they become 'unobtain... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hey Halcro, Now that you've listened to a number of other MM/MI cartridges, what is your current opinion/standing on the Garrott P77?Asking because I've had some system changes and I'm now using the inexpensive ARC SP16 tube preamp (integrated tub... | |
| VPI Classic Agree with Stringreen, wobbling is most likely caused by the cartridge picking up a signal at it's resonant frequency. That may be the motor, belt, bearing or some external source - or perhaps the cartridge is faulty? Have you tried another?If the... | |
| Denon DL-103R Wood Body Mod Hdm: I think we are on the same page here, time will probably tell whether or not I find the panzer 103R lacking in detail.I've gone through the stages with the 103R. When I initially put the stock cartridge in my system I thought it was awesome -... | |
| Denon DL-103R Wood Body Mod Hdm, since I now have the panzerholz on my turntable and prefer it to the ebony, I suppose I could send the latter off to be retipped. Here's the thing though: firstly I find the detail of the uwe cartridges more than adequate. Secondly, I strongl... | |
| Denon DL-103R Wood Body Mod 07-10-10: GadflyI will really test my opinion when I finally pack this ebony 103 off to SS. Now, with the elliptical I feel no loss of detail. I mean I do not crave for more. Very satisfactory.I'm absolutely amazed at the level of detail available... | |
| Denon DL-103R Wood Body Mod My experience with the Uwe Panzerholz body was the exact opposite of Dave's above.I have both Ebony and Panzerholz Uwe bodies and both have enhanced the openness and transparency of the 103R's I've installed in them. Both wooded 103R's sound beaut... | |
| Denon 103r ???? Tony,I've had a few static issues with my 103R recently - never had this problem with any cartridge before (including the 103R). I wondered if the insulating properties of the wood body (along with dry winter spell) was adding to the problem. In m... | |
| Denon 103r ???? 06-20-10: Rower30........So far, the stock 103R is the WORST MC cartridge I've listened to and owned, even in the "right" tonearm. Oh it was better in a heavier arm, but I don't care about "better". I need it to sound "right". My old Denon 103D, a... | |
| Denon 103r ???? 06-17-10: ThekongHave to agree with 213cobra that the 103R is one fine cartridge. I have compared it with some much more expensive cartridges, like the VDH Colibri Platinum and the Ortofon A90, in my system. Is the 103R as good as the other cartri... | |
| Denon 103r ???? FWIW, (and yes I know this is not an indicator of sound quality) I just tested the resonant frequencies, lateral and vertical, for the Uwe 103R in my 14gm effective mass Phantom II.Test record was the HFN&RR, which has a low frequency sweep wi... | |
| Denon 103r ???? Phil, I'm sure you know this....it gets repeated ad nauseam on this and other forums....but Denon specs their cartridge compliances at 100Hz - not the 10Hz typical of most manufacturers. The 103R has a compliance at 10Hz of around 9cm/dyne - maybe... | |
| Ortofon A90 with Graham Phantom 05-21-10: SmoffattThanks for all the responses and tips. I have installed 2 little brass washers between the A90 and the headshell and tighten it down. I will give it a listen.The cartridge is now perfectly level as none of the 3 tabs are touching... | |
| Ortofon A90 with Graham Phantom 05-20-10: Stanwal.......Naive of me to expect a $4K cartridge and a $5K arm to work together. BTW Stan, just to be clear, the A90 and the Phantom work beautifully together. I didn't think twice about the positioning of the 3rd ridge when hooking u... |