Have been watching this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
But it went for more than I was prepared to pay. :(
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Have been watching this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
But it went for more than I was prepared to pay. :(
It looks like one step up from a thorn needle ;) but I'm sure it's fabulousQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Haha! Not quite so retro as that! Having recently re-visited the Decca cartridges, I have become fascinated by these unique designs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
This particular sample was of the Mk. III design of the early 1960s. Fitted with an elliptical stylus, I was interested in comparing it with the Mk. IV design I have recently obtained for a fellow AoS member.
It can only be used with Decca's own arm but that arrangement has audio benefits of its own. But I was only prepared to pay £80 maximum.
BarryQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
You can use an SME D2 adaptor ;)
These are Mk II & III cartridges I still have. Last time I used one was over 10 years ago. As I remember they were very good but I prefer the EMT cartridges more.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...5/IMG_0894.jpg
Andy
I'd love to hear a rebuilt 4RC..
At t'other end, these were pretty good as I remember and this pair are cheap and not difficult to drive -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KEF-Reference-...item20b8ab7d12
Yesterday i won a later pair of Mordaunt Short 'DSB208' drivers with black coated baskets to replace my early bare metal units..Stonking £6 the pair.
Wow... If you ever feel like selling one, Andy - I'll snap your hand off!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BTH K10A
Marco.
Hi Andy,Quote:
Originally Posted by BTH K10A
Yes I know about the SME D2 and D3 adaptors, but I already have a Decca ffss Mk. I 'Super' arm I can use.
Whilst I have been delighted to rediscover the Mk. V and Mk. VI Deccas and will from now on always have one set up and ready to use, I'm not going to abandon my first love: the EMT TSD15 (with spherical tip). :)
Regards
I picked up a mint Pioneer SX950 off fleabay a few months ago for £65 and I have to say its a thing of pure beauty. Just looking at it makes me come over all unnecessary.
It has the build quality and feel of of a heavy thing that feels rather good. The tune wheel spins forever and all the buttons are nice and clunky. It makes me yearn for meters again.
I hooked it up to an outdoor radio ariel and the sound through a pair of MC2's is very pleasing indeed.
An added bonus is also that the glow at night from the dial keeps away the boogeyman...:deceased:
Marco, Id save up for a TSD15 if I were you. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
I know you've tried one before but maybe your ears were having an off day.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...15/ears_49.jpg
I know it's subjective and down to personal tastes but a TSD15 is at least to my ears (and it seems Barry's) preferable to a Decca cart. I found the Deccas a little fatiguing compared to EMT carts.