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Marco, give Goldring a call mate. They have said that they can re-tip my 900IGC with a Van Den Hull, now that would be interesting to hear on your G800 ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
p.s. If we get the opportunity to meet up sometime, I'll bring the G900 with me to try on your deck. I think you may get even more of what you are hearing from your G800 ;)
Nice one. Sounds like a plan, Dave. I like the idea of re-tipping, which I'll probably have that done with the original stylus when it arrives :)
Marco.
The 900 series was a HUGE departure from what went before, the sonics becoming almost etched and sharp by comparison. I loved the 910 and 920 "IGC" models and these would be well tamed in a good modern turntable. I suspect the 1042 uses similar mechanicals in a different body...
I need to drag out the decent M75-ED I have, as this may be the bridge between the very old and more current designs.
Mmm... If that's true, then it won't be my cup of tea. The G800 (in my system) doesn't lack top-end extension, nor is not dull or 'plummy' in the slightest. It just sounds 'right': beautifully musical, with a very well judged tonal balance.Quote:
The 900 series was a HUGE departure from what went before, the sonics becoming almost etched and sharp by comparison.
If the 900 series went all forensic and 'etched' sounding, like for example how the current Goldring designs sound, or bloody Ortofons or Audio Technica MMs, then I'll give it a miss.
I'd still like Dave to bring it along, though, so I can have a listen for myself :)
Marco.
Got the M75-ED out, cantilever looked ever-so-slightly bent and promptly fractured when I tried to straighten it!!!! You'd have thought I'd know by now, wouldn't you :(
Nightmare, Dave.... The good thing though about MMs is that the styli are easily replaced :)
Marco.
But what happens if you want a good original Shure one??????? :steam:
Mmm....you have a point. Mind you, if it was bent, chances are it was fooked before you tried to straighten it....
Marco.
One thing I wonder about with these 30 to 40 year old cartridges. Even if the stylus had never been used, wouldn't the rubber, nitrile, polyurethane or whatever used in the cantilever suspension have deteriorated over the years?
Perhaps, Shane, in some instances, but I certainly can't hear anything wrong with the sample I have :)
Marco.