@dman777 if it were me I would try to establish a relationship with a dealer who knows your speakers inside n out if synergy is the goal. Thom at Galiber while not a Focal dealer is in my opinion a great resource
Which Cartrudge For My Upcoming Technics 1200 GR 2 Turnable - Looking at Ortofon 2m Black
Note: Sorry about the misspelled Cartridge in title. Wish I could update that.
I have a Luxman 595 Class A amplifier with Focal N1 speakers. Depending on the recording, it can be on the bright side. I own about 20 records. 80% of them are electronic mixes from the 90s. The rest are dinosaur jr, mazzy star, and so on.
I have found memories of playing my grandfathers fisher turntable (with Mitsubushi stereo system) which looked similar to the Technics 1200GR2, so that is the turntable I am going to get. I also have found memories of going to the record store in the 90s (sound warehouse) and they had a Bose 901 VI system (I think... they were very large hung from the cieling) with a turtable that sounded so good.
The sound I am looking for is *not a audiophile high resolving sound. Instead, I am looking for a energetic sound with power. I do want good audio quality though.
What I am looking at is the Ortofon 2m Black LVB 250 or the 2m black. I never hear them in person. What is everyones thoughts?
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With a Luxman amp and Focal speakers, you WILL get audiophile, highly resolving sound. Everything you add will pretty much be the weakest link. It's like saying you have a Ferrari but you don't want to go fast. Poor recordings will sound unbearable. The good news is, if you eliminate vibration, and get a decent cartridge, you will be fine. Anything above the very basic level, ~$1000> e.g. not junk motor, plinth and arm are capable of good delivery. I assume your phono preamp is in the Luxman amp. I doubt you will hear much of the difference, either cart will be fine. |
@tomic601 I have no idea what you are talking about. |
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