new cartridge on its way .

[karma67]

cheers,thats the trouble out of those which direction is best?

[walpurgis]

There is of course a way of getting a pretty nice sounding vinyl front end for pocket money.

Pick up a Bellari VP129 mini valve phono stage and a top vintage ADC cartridge. That little combo will run circles around many MC setups and can possibly be put together for less than £200! So there!!

[alphaGT]

There is of course a way of getting a pretty nice sounding vinyl front end for pocket money.

Pick up a Bellari VP129 mini valve phono stage and a top vintage ADC cartridge. That little combo will run circles around many MC setups and can possibly be put together for less than £200! So there!!

ADC, now there’s a name I haven’t heard in a while, are they still in business? I had an ADC belt drive ‘table when I was 16, with ADC cartridge on it. Many moons ago! I loved that setup, it was impressive for a young man of that age.


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[montesquieu]

cheers,thats the trouble out of those which direction is best?

I'm a fan of tube phono stages myself - I've only ever owned one solid state phono stage that could compete on equal terms with a good tube phono stage and that's the Aurorasound Vida. Tubes generally partner really well with step-ups. Adey's advice is spot on. Tons of options.

[karma67]

ive sent the cadenza back today,it was a ex demo with approx 20 hrs on it,i just wasn't getting the magic from it,i spoke to a guy from henley audio who checked the serial number and they had no record of it on their system which goes back back 2 yrs or so,he said he'd have to dig deeper,i guess if id just spent £1800 for a new one id be very upset,good as it was it just didnt sound like an £1800 cartridge. the decca goes back on again! lol

[hifi_dave]

I know they are popular here but I find them lacklustre.

[karma67]

yes,i spoke to a brilliant guy at hifi corner who totally understood where i was coming from,and agreed it can sound laid back,he is a decca fan too and recommended the dynavector xx2.

[hifi_dave]

There is also Audio Technica.

[Bigman80]

This is a bit left field in terms of price but I'm currently listening to a Goldring Eroica. It's a fantastic cartridge. All the detail of the AT33PTGII but has that boogie ability of the ZYX. I'm very impressed so far. Still available around £350.

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[Jimbo]

I bet the vitality and dynamics of the Decca easily beat the Cadenza. I have a mate who has sold MC cartridges and heard most of the great MC cartridges out there and he still prefers a Decca!

Must get mine back from Oli!