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    Quote Originally Posted by STD305M View Post
    I think instant likes and dislikes are paramount and save us a lot of hard earned money
    No point listening to something your not a 100% happy with in the hope you'll grow to like it.

    I heard Oliver's Monarchy Amp and instantly new i wanted it and the second it went up for sale i bought it.

    I would never buy something i was only 95% happy with

    Steve
    Totally agree, except I buy it and then decide if I like it

    Seriously, this cartridge is very very good. I don't dislike it, I prefer the Kb.

    If I had a mate who was running an AT33PTG,, I'd suggest this cartridge as a definite upgrade


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    Totally agree, except I buy it and then decide if I like it
    As long as you're buying used and not paying over the odds it is the best and cheapest way to try loads of kit. By far. I don't understand why some people don't get that.

    Okay you can get new kit on trial but then you are under some pressure to make a decision at some point. If you own it you can take a year or more if you want. There's zero pressure. Although I suppose if you still using it after a year you probably do like it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    As long as you're buying used and not paying over the odds it is the best and cheapest way to try loads of kit. By far. I don't understand why some people don't get that.

    Okay you can get new kit on trial but then you are under some pressure to make a decision at some point. If you own it you can take a year or more if you want. There's zero pressure. Although I suppose if you still using it after a year you probably do like it.
    It's just the most logical way. I buy, try and then keep or move on. I'm under no pressure financially to sell so I can take the time I need and then try something else.

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    yep that's what I like to do as well.
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    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    So, the DL-S1 is now sold. It's cost me £8 to try this top class cartridge. Ok, I've lost a very small amount but I'm far richer for the experience.

    I'll have fond memories of this cartridge and the direction i am now taking is the right one for me.

    Congratulations to he new owner, I am sure he'll be thrilled.

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    I loved the Denon DL-S1 and it was only bettered by my Audio Technica Art-1.
    This hobby though has to be about personal preference, just as some people prefer an Audi to a Range Rover.

    My preference has always been to hear what is on the original recording so I have always lent to the revealing.
    Congratulations on the quick sale and the desire to try things and make up your own mind. That's what it is all about.
    Main system: Sony TTS8000; AT1010; Audio Technica Art1; The Lentek; Cambridge 851n, Yamaha NS1000.
    System 2 - SBT; Technics SH-X1000 DAC; Denon PMA-850

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldius View Post
    I loved the Denon DL-S1 and it was only bettered by my Audio Technica Art-1.
    This hobby though has to be about personal preference, just as some people prefer an Audi to a Range Rover.

    My preference has always been to hear what is on the original recording so I have always lent to the revealing.
    Congratulations on the quick sale and the desire to try things and make up your own mind. That's what it is all about.
    Cheers mate.

    It's going to a good home with someone who already enjoys the Denon sound so he should be well leased when it gets there.

    Only way to know it to buy and try.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    And that's the outcome mate. Not enough discernable difference for me to move on.
    I know where you're coming from oli, had the same with the decca and Shure ultra, the Shure did everything right, why break the spell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by paulf-2007 View Post
    I know where you're coming from oli, had the same with the decca and Shure ultra, the Shure did everything right, why break the spell.
    Exactly. I'm willing to give anything a listen and I've been down the Decca road. A Blue and a Gold but they really didn't work out here.

    Open minded so happy to take a punt but it's GOT TO improve my system as a whole, and if it doesn't I don't keep it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    Cheers mate.

    It's going to a good home with someone who already enjoys the Denon sound so he should be well leased when it gets there.

    Only way to know it to buy and try.
    if its who i think it is,he's already got my SA so a fine collection of denons to choose from.
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