I have no experience of the ADCs you have, but I do have a small collection of classic vintage ADC carts.
In my system, they sound lovely. I tried the ADC 26 again recently and was blown away with how good it sounded. Different, but not noticeably inferior to my rather pricey ZYX MC. I have the 10E Mk.II and 10E Mk.IV models as well. Two of each. They sound great too. A low mass arm is better with these and critically necessary with the 26. In my experience, they are best non MC carts this side of a Decca. Yes. I've tried ATs, Nagaokas, Goldrings, Stantons, Shures and so many more. Do have a fondness for Grados though. But there's something special about good ADCs. The XLM III is worth tracking down too. Rare with an original stylus though.
Last edited by walpurgis; 17-09-2015 at 18:28.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!