though I realize not everyone here will agree, and most do agree that "everything matters", I strongly believe that the areas of analogue reproduction involving the conversions of mechanical to electrical information, and vice versa, are the likeliest areas to create changes in perceived sound, ie, tonearm/cartridge/turntable, and speakers/room...my experience also dictates what Millercarbon says above, you want the cartridge to get everything from the groove but nothing from the outside world, so a good cartridge w a great arm and table usually surpasses a great cartridge with a lesser table and arm....
Turntable versus tonearm versus cartridge: which is MOST important?
Before someone chimes in with the obvious "everything is important" retort, what I'm really wondering about is the relative significance of each.
So, which would sound better:
A state of the art $10K cartridge on a $500 table/arm or a good $500 cartridge on a $10K table/arm?
Assume good enough amplification to maximize either set up.
My hunch is cartridge is most critical, but not sure to what extent.
Thanks.
So, which would sound better:
A state of the art $10K cartridge on a $500 table/arm or a good $500 cartridge on a $10K table/arm?
Assume good enough amplification to maximize either set up.
My hunch is cartridge is most critical, but not sure to what extent.
Thanks.