So much for perfect.
At any rate the first thing I look at is tracking. It has to do better Than 70 um at 315 Hz preferably better than 80 um. This is a spec that is frequently missing. If a cartridge has a stellar reputation I'll buy it and if It can't meet the spec turn around and sell it at a loss. I refuse to let any cartridge damage my records. Fortunately, I have not had to do this in a while. Cartridges are getting darn expensive.
Many of Micheal Fremer's comments have psychological underpinnings.
He could never admit than his mega buck phono amp was outdone by a system that cost a fraction. Same for his tonearm. Take everything he says with a grain of salt.
Back in the late 70s I had a Win Labs STD 10 strain gauge cartridge. It was not awful but close. I only kept it a month or so before throwing in the towel. So, I suppose I'm a bit sour on the idea. I would have to hear one extensively before jumping on that bandwagon again.
MC, I see you still have the "jitter" bug.
At any rate the first thing I look at is tracking. It has to do better Than 70 um at 315 Hz preferably better than 80 um. This is a spec that is frequently missing. If a cartridge has a stellar reputation I'll buy it and if It can't meet the spec turn around and sell it at a loss. I refuse to let any cartridge damage my records. Fortunately, I have not had to do this in a while. Cartridges are getting darn expensive.
Many of Micheal Fremer's comments have psychological underpinnings.
He could never admit than his mega buck phono amp was outdone by a system that cost a fraction. Same for his tonearm. Take everything he says with a grain of salt.
Back in the late 70s I had a Win Labs STD 10 strain gauge cartridge. It was not awful but close. I only kept it a month or so before throwing in the towel. So, I suppose I'm a bit sour on the idea. I would have to hear one extensively before jumping on that bandwagon again.
MC, I see you still have the "jitter" bug.