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MM to MC - Stunned - Please explain the noise difference...

I just moved up to an MC cartridge - Ortofon MC X30 and Linn Linto Phono Stage - from some decent Ortofon MM cartridges and a V15 type V.  I understand the technical differences to some extent, but I do not understand why my vintage vinyl is so much quieter.  I expected the improved details, the massively improved bass, the quiet background.  But why do the records sound so much cleaner?  Some of the pops, tics, and static seem to still be there, but they are now very far into the background.

maam522a
vintageadict
34 posts
 

@maam522a 

Damn, now you got me looking at Linn TT’s and new cartridges! I told myself I was done looking at upgrades for a while. Lol!

Sounds like you got a killer deal. Enjoy the 🎶!

 

maam522a OP
161 posts
 

@vintageadict 

If you are go down the Linn path, My suggestion is to find one with a decent Ittok arm and at least a re-capped Valhalla power supply.  The Basik arm is not good enough for more expensive cartridges.

mark200mph
842 posts
 

Now I have to go set up my turntable after reading this.i too got a lp 12 at estate sale.time for you tube on how to set it up.enjoy the fun tinkering.

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maam522a OP
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@chrisoshea 

The fact that you were SHOCKED by the fact that I was Shocked, insinuates that you are more experienced in these matters and thereby implies that you could not have been as SHOCKED as I was.

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