Cartridge Experts


I am wondering what sonic impact is there between long vs short cantilevers? I assume a longer one will have more mass and be more damped. Of coarse it will depend on the material as well.
sarcher30
A shorter cantilever can make for a more direct and lively sound. Currently using a Decca London Super Gold that essentially has really no cantilever. It's the "livest" sounding cartridge that I've owned/heard.
Doak, That is interesting. Does the Decca track well compared to the other carts you have owned?
Sarcher30, tracks at least as well as any cart I've owned -- and that's PLENTY of them over the last 35 yrs.
BTW: Using the Decca SG on a Well Tempered Amadeus TT --- a "marriage made in heaven" IMO.

These carts do best with a well damped, i.e."tempered" arm. :-)