I was a dealer and sold and owned both the Virtuoso Boron and the DTi. They were/are excellent cartridges. The DTi provided better channel seperation and balance and was smoother sounding. It also threw a wider and deeper soundstage. I still have my Boron, but sold the DTi with a table years ago. I would buy a DTi if one ever comes up for sale.
Sumiko Talisman Virtuoso
Hi all.
Can someone comment on this venerable line of cartridge design.
I once had the B version (Boron cantilever). I had sent it to Soundsmith and Peter could not do anything with it as the suspension was badly flawed, beyond repair. The cartridge was once re-tipped by VDH. Was the suspension damaged at that time; who knows.
This was one of the great cartridges i have had in my stable at 1.8mv gain.
I am currently looking at a DTi in excellent condition. Does anyone have any experience with this model and if so, what are/were your impressions.
Is it worth considering on its own sonic performance and value?
Those Sumiko's do not come on sale very often on the used market.
Thanks so much
Can someone comment on this venerable line of cartridge design.
I once had the B version (Boron cantilever). I had sent it to Soundsmith and Peter could not do anything with it as the suspension was badly flawed, beyond repair. The cartridge was once re-tipped by VDH. Was the suspension damaged at that time; who knows.
This was one of the great cartridges i have had in my stable at 1.8mv gain.
I am currently looking at a DTi in excellent condition. Does anyone have any experience with this model and if so, what are/were your impressions.
Is it worth considering on its own sonic performance and value?
Those Sumiko's do not come on sale very often on the used market.
Thanks so much