Hello gang - I have the SL-1210GAE on the way and being delivered tomorrow via UPS. Super stoked to check it out. I owned the SL-1200G prior and freakin' LOVED. I currently have a HANA ML MC cartridge, a Bob's Device SKY 20 SUT, and an Aric Audio Transcend MM Phono Stage. |
In the January 2021 issue of Stereophile, Herb Reichert has an excellent article entitled "Some truly affordable phono cartridges." It starts with the Audio Technica AT-VM95E. $49.00. It concludes with the observation "that the difference between a $100 cartridge and a $10,000 cartridge are not nearly as big as I previously imagined." He spends a lot of time talking about the importance of the turntable and arm and proper setup. As the owner of a GAE, I can tell you that your new turntable is excellent. Set it up carefully and it will reward you. It is a dream to set it up too. Don't worry about trying to find "the best cartridge" for it, there is no such thing anyway.
Bill
|
Chakster, Have you heard the Nagaoka JT1210? If so, what were its shortcomings compared to the cartridges you commonly recommend? @lewm
Chakster is Rauls alter ego - whilst Raul has heard everything, and doesn't know what it sounds like, Chakster knows what everything sounds like, without having heard it.
I get sick and tired of his ludicrous recommendations for obsolete cartridges, which if you can even find one, chances are it will be mechanically suspect or unreliable due to age.
I have several vintage cartridges purchased new, when they were in production, with very few hours on them - they have deteriorated - I can hear it clearly. The only vintage cartridges I use are where the cartridge has been completely rebuilt including generator.
If anyone values their records, buy a new cartridge from current production offerings.
|
Hi, @dover would you care to please comment on the following
If anyone values their records,
I thought that suspension problems on NOS carts would compromise the sound but not the record Thanks |
