Looks very nice, the Ace looks to have nice square sides for alignment 'ease' to;).
How'd you go on with the Rega Carbon, any further thoughts on it now you had it for a while?
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Looks very nice, the Ace looks to have nice square sides for alignment 'ease' to;).
How'd you go on with the Rega Carbon, any further thoughts on it now you had it for a while?
Another one to play with - Zu-bodied 103 with Paratrace stylus/sapphire cantilever...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7446/8...b38638a1_b.jpg
The world's most un-photogenic cartridge? :D
Sonically? Reminds me of a Decca - full on, dynamic pyrotechnics.
Rob - I don't use the Carbon very much (reckon it's only done 30-40 hours as it is) but it's handy as a back up if needed. Good little cartridge though, not exactly couth but loads of fun and what it does wrong (a mite harsh, congested on heavy material) doesn't really bother me too much. Not at 25 quid at any rate. :)
Yep, that's what I love about it. It's a bit 'uncouth' in comparison to my Cadenza Blue, and not as holographic, but its bloody good fun :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gromit
This is the only decent shot I ever managed:
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s...7/DSCF3131.jpg
Not quite your standard :D
It's a difficult cartridge to photograph, Theo - just an ally 'box'. Mind you, it doesn't half sound good! All the 103 stuff present and correct (ballsy, full-fat tonalities, fun etc etc) but with a nice clean top end which actually manages to properly differentiate between the different cymbals of a drumkit rather than making them slightly samey.
Great fun - in fact I think I may just have found (thanks to you - again!) my next cartridge when the Benz wears out. Works a treat in the PL71's arm. :)
Another TT pick, this time using the DSLR (the close ups were with Mrs Gromit's Sony compact)...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8116/8...5859b923_b.jpg
Great photos Richard!
I've read every page of your "Odyssey" and you've had some utterly blinding systems. I'd be interested in which systems have really stood out or you. I'm particularly envious of the Exposure and NVA amp combos you've had. It's been a real pleasure to read. I wish I'd kept a similar record to look back on.
Hi Andrew - you're very kind. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew B
Well done for reading through it all, surprised you're still awake. :D Seriously, I daren't go back through all of it! Had some good fun though - some real high points, some not so great. All to be learnt from though. :)
Cartridge heaven there, Richard... All you need now is to revisit an SPU! ;)
Marco.
Well, never say never, that's what I always say. :eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
You loved the last one, when you had it, I believe.... :)
Marco.