losenotaminute
19-02-2013, 20:57
Hello fellow vinyl aficionados
I'm after some advice and opinions, but please bear in mind that I am technically a dunce.
My Linn dealer (Loud & Clear, Edinburgh) who did an excellent job servicing my 1981 LP12 recently, has recommended a Dynavector 20x cartridge to replace my Asaka when I have the funds available soon. I have an Ittok LVII tone-arm and a a Puresound P10 phono stage with a Lentek step-up pre-amplifier.
I would like to stick with moving coil and I don't want anyone to suggest that I buy a cartridge fit it myself - when I say a dunce I really mean it, plus I like the guys in the dealership and am happy to give them some business so long as I'm paying a fair price. I also don't want to get a pre-owned cartridge, it's the one bit of kit I think I want to know exactly where it's been.
The current cartridge sounds good, but does struggle a bit on some tracks on very old LPs (this may just be the LP). I am told that an upgrade will give me more detail and a better sound.
The cost of the Dynavector 20x is £495, whcih seems to be the going rate according to Google. My budget is up to £750 or maybe a tad more. I'm sure the dealer will let me hear the cartridge and if I don't like it I will be able to swap for another, but does anyone have any strong opinions that I am about to do the wrong thing?
I may send the Asaka in for a service and keep it as a sapre or sell it on, depending on the cost.
Thanks in advance for any help
Lawrence
I'm after some advice and opinions, but please bear in mind that I am technically a dunce.
My Linn dealer (Loud & Clear, Edinburgh) who did an excellent job servicing my 1981 LP12 recently, has recommended a Dynavector 20x cartridge to replace my Asaka when I have the funds available soon. I have an Ittok LVII tone-arm and a a Puresound P10 phono stage with a Lentek step-up pre-amplifier.
I would like to stick with moving coil and I don't want anyone to suggest that I buy a cartridge fit it myself - when I say a dunce I really mean it, plus I like the guys in the dealership and am happy to give them some business so long as I'm paying a fair price. I also don't want to get a pre-owned cartridge, it's the one bit of kit I think I want to know exactly where it's been.
The current cartridge sounds good, but does struggle a bit on some tracks on very old LPs (this may just be the LP). I am told that an upgrade will give me more detail and a better sound.
The cost of the Dynavector 20x is £495, whcih seems to be the going rate according to Google. My budget is up to £750 or maybe a tad more. I'm sure the dealer will let me hear the cartridge and if I don't like it I will be able to swap for another, but does anyone have any strong opinions that I am about to do the wrong thing?
I may send the Asaka in for a service and keep it as a sapre or sell it on, depending on the cost.
Thanks in advance for any help
Lawrence