Yeah, I'm pretty surprised at the effect. I am putting together a DIY table with some ideas I have, and I definitely think this damping system will be included. I wish Townshend sold them as a retrofit for other tables.
Townshend Rock III audition
So I finally got the Townshend Rock III with Excalibur arm and Monster Alpha One cartridge with a new Soundsmith ruby stylus rebuild. Once I got it set up, I put on the first album, a brand new copy of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers "In my Prime" Volume One. Have never heard this album, so its not something I was familiar with. Just put in on to see if my set up was close.
Side B, Track 1 "To See her Face". At the beginning there is a bass being plucked. I was caught up in how I could easily hear the vibration of the body of the bass seperate from the plucking of the strings. It was not subtle, and my wife heard it immediately too. I wasnt listening critically. In fact, I was reviewing my stock market portfolio so I was clearly not focused on the music.
So, I guess the reviews about the front cartridge damping are true. It truly is a different sound, almost like CD without the garbage.
Ill report back after more listening
Side B, Track 1 "To See her Face". At the beginning there is a bass being plucked. I was caught up in how I could easily hear the vibration of the body of the bass seperate from the plucking of the strings. It was not subtle, and my wife heard it immediately too. I wasnt listening critically. In fact, I was reviewing my stock market portfolio so I was clearly not focused on the music.
So, I guess the reviews about the front cartridge damping are true. It truly is a different sound, almost like CD without the garbage.
Ill report back after more listening