Proteus compared to MSL ultra eminent ex


Hi Everyone,

Hoping to find some folks who have experience with both of these cartridges. I already have a Proteus, which I love. I have another, different, excellent cartridge with which I'm having some problems, and I am looking for a low internal impedance (<5 ohm) reasonable output cartridge (> .2-.3 mV) to replace it. As low noise as possible. I am just wondering whether the ultra eminent EX from my sonic labs would sound very similar to the Proteus that I already have. If so, I would probably consider getting something with a slightly different sonic signature. Thanks in advance for your opinions.
arsh
Thanks Raul. I think the Colibri has a much higher internal impedance, doesn't it? 
@rauliruegas   Please tell us why you are suggesting no tubes in a system?? I find your statement about tubes to be very odd!
Dear arsh : the low output model has lower internal impedance, I don't have on hand the value but you can ask vdHul.

In the other side why is so important that cartridge parameter for you, i it because your phono stage design? Can you explain it about? thank's in advance.

R.
Hi Arsh,
Have yet to see a Colobri with less that 14ohm. Also its a leaner sounding cartridge to what you have. Also helps if you have a very flexible/configurable phono in terms of loading & gain. Not sure if you enjoy fine tuning catridge setup especially VTA and Azimuth as you will need to put in some hours. 
I believe these things to apply to all carts with varying degrees of importance.
I love the Colibri and have had a few, and it taught me a lot about setup. Just found it to be a great stepping stone cart at best, yes it does some things better that most carts I have heard. Just somehow wouldn't recommend it as the only cart to have mounted on the TT.
Dear @vusi_khumalo  : "  and it taught me a lot about setup. "

Yes, the Colibri ask for a little patience to been " there " but it's worth the effort because as you said it:

"  Just found it to be a great stepping stone cart at best, yes it does some things better that most carts I have heard. ""

When the Colibri return from vdH to its owner after those 300 hours of play  and vdHul already fine tunned its quality level performance is really great.

R.