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gerlando
06-08-2017, 16:31
***SOLD***

It was retipped by John Wright (Decca) in September 2014 and hardly used since then.

It comes with original packaging & accessories.

Reviews:
http://www.london-cartridges.co.uk/
http://www.adventuresinhifiaudio.com/23/07/2010/the-decca-mk-vi-gold-cartridge/
https://www.originlive.com/london-decca/moving-magnet-london-decca-cartridge-gold/gold.html

I’m looking for £395 included next day delivery.

If you have any questions please ask.
Many thanks.
Mauro
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walpurgis
06-08-2017, 16:49
Very nice. Good price for a real classic cartridge in top condition.

karma67
06-08-2017, 16:54
im tempted,please tell me it wont work on my alphason arm.

Boyse6748
06-08-2017, 17:05
It's a real shame, are you not into dynamic music.. why ever sell a London gold ????? Perhaps your arm is not up to it ???

Sorry, no offence...but of owner of this fab cartridge. John Wright rebuild of the fabulous London gold..... is there any other that could match?... I doubt it.[emoji41]

Peter

Think again.... where are you going from here?


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walpurgis
06-08-2017, 17:12
im tempted,please tell me it wont work on my alphason arm.

If you've not heard one, you'll be stunned at what it does with the NS-1000 speakers. It should work OK in the Alphason, might need a bit more mass at the headshell, not much though.

Boyse6748
06-08-2017, 17:34
Walpurgis.... always appreciated your comments. This is my main cartridge. Via , Townsend Rock 7 / SME V via McIntosh MA 2275 and Rovolver Cygnis Speakers. We all have our favourites [emoji41] beats my Benz Wood by a long way. Mr Wright is a "Genius "

Sorry ... I'm a bit of an old git to please [emoji7][emoji41][emoji7]


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Jimbo
06-08-2017, 17:37
Walpurgis.... always appreciated your comments. This is my main cartridge. Via , Townsend Rock 7 / SME V via McIntosh MA 2275 and Rovolver Cygnis Speakers. We all have our favourites [emoji41] beats my Benz Wood by a long way. Mr Wright is a "Genius "

Sorry ... I'm a bit of an old git to please [emoji7][emoji41][emoji7]


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Which stylus profile does your Decca have Peter. I have a Blue which I am thinking of having retipped with a line contact. John Wright is only 20 mins away from my house so easy to pop in and drop it off!:)

Boyse6748
06-08-2017, 17:42
Jimbo, be guided by Mr Wright,

I can't advise really but a retip will be just stunning. This man is a magician.

Do it while you can[emoji736][emoji736][emoji736]


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karma67
06-08-2017, 18:10
pm sent :)

Boyse6748
06-08-2017, 18:27
I know you have sent a PM but not received! Be guided by Mr. Wright, whatever he advises is correct.

You will not ever regret this advice. [emoji736][emoji736] to get get the best sound possible from this fabulous cartridge. Hi

Peter.


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karma67
06-08-2017, 18:41
unfortunately im now out.

mikeyb
06-08-2017, 22:12
Deleted as double post ?

mikeyb
06-08-2017, 22:20
I'm tempted too, how would this be in my Fidelity Research FR64fx arm?

Would be for rock, electronic mostly.

Ta,

Mike.

Boyse6748
06-08-2017, 22:21
Mikeyb,

If you can get this, it would be perfect in the Fidelity Research arm. I kid you not..... Decca ...... just beautiful. Something you will never regret! Happiness [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]





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mikeyb
07-08-2017, 06:35
Pm sent [emoji6]

gerlando
07-08-2017, 08:03
Pm sent [emoji6]

PM replied.

gerlando
07-08-2017, 09:01
Sold to Mike.

Many thanks.

mikeyb
07-08-2017, 09:47
Sold to Mike.

Many thanks.Shhh don't tell them, I'm supposed to be cured [emoji4]

Jimbo
07-08-2017, 11:28
Hi Mike, you might like to read my post on my experiences with the Decca cartridge.:)

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?45948-The-Decca-Blue&highlight=decca+blue

mikeyb
07-08-2017, 12:47
Hi Mike, you might like to read my post on my experiences with the Decca cartridge.:)

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?45948-The-Decca-Blue&highlight=decca+blueThat's great, I'll read that tonight after work.

Cheers,

Mike.

mikeyb
08-08-2017, 18:26
Arrived safely today and already fitted [emoji4]

I think it's a keeper [emoji6]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170808/13fd24544d716d6e3cd7705d51098501.jpg

Ali Tait
08-08-2017, 21:10
Nice Mike. I'll have to invite myself round for a listen. :-)

Jimbo
09-08-2017, 05:53
Le Tin can! hope you enjoy Mike. What are your impressions?:)

mikeyb
09-08-2017, 07:49
Le Tin can! hope you enjoy Mike. What are your impressions?:)Very good indeed, very similar to the Zyx R100 that I normally use, if anything I'd say I've lost a little width in the soundstage and the placement of instruments isn't quite as precise, but I really like that the impact of drums and bass is more obvious and the overall tone of it suits me better, the detail of the Zyx is there but it's just a little smoother that makes sense. Switching back and forth between the Zyx and the Decca there was very little in it and to be honest I'm happy with both but the Decca sounds more like the sound I'm after. I could quite happily live with both, but ultimately one will be sold to recoup funds and at the moment the favourite to be sold is the Zyx, but that could all change once I get up and put the first LP of the day on lol.

I've had to switch out the Slagle pre of Ali's as it won't go loud enough to rock out, I've put my TQ Claymore amp back in as a pre mainly to gain more volume, but as it was very late when I put the Claymore into the system last night I didn't get a chance to have it too loud. Ok the pre on the Claymore isn't quite as good as the Slagle but it's not too far away, ok for normal listening the Slagle is perfect but for housework duties when I pump up the volume or when I want to put on some Sabbath and the like the Claymore is preferred, another difficult choice to be made with the Pre's.

Couple of mistracks which was worrying and it does seem more susceptible to my wooden floor bouncing if I move over it too keenly.

Not an easy cart to set up with the SMARTractor as it's difficult to see the tiny stylus from the viewing position on the SMARTractor, but I managed and arm is set level with 1.5g tracking and the same bias. The SMARTractor really is great and once you get used to it you can setup a cart in just a few minutes.

walpurgis
09-08-2017, 08:39
You are the first to also confirm my observation that the ZYX R100 has a very 'Decca like' presentation. The R100 H 02 even more so. I have also made the comparison.

karma67
09-08-2017, 08:46
hi mike,
id like to express an interest in you zyx when you put it up for sale please.

mikeyb
09-08-2017, 09:22
You are the first to also confirm my observation that the ZYX R100 has a very 'Decca like' presentation. The R100 H 02 even more so. I have also made the comparison.It's very close, I think with a bit of phono stage tweaking it would be even closer as I'm finding the Decca via MM to be slightly quieter than the Zyx via MC.

mikeyb
09-08-2017, 09:22
hi mike,
id like to express an interest in you zyx when you put it up for sale please.Yeah no worries, once I've made my mind up as to the keeper I'll drop you a PM.