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    Quote Originally Posted by Clive197 View Post
    I wonder just how many of the cartridges we are praising are actually made by the Excel Corporation of Japan?
    Funny you mention Excel....
    There's a fantastic SAEC C1 for sale on PFM for just £550 (Tom's selling it)
    It was up against the Etsuro £££ and it made a bloody good fight of it.

    I mention these 2 as they are both made by Excel corporation

    They do seem to produce quality cartridges across the price points.
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    What is the main competition for the PP-300 at or around the same price point?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AJSki2fly View Post
    Yes much as I thought you would find, pleased it’s worked for you, will you be tempted to pay the extra and go for the pp500?
    Paul (hermit) liked it: https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...-500-cartridge
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
    I still like it.

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    The PP-300 will be going on the modded 1210 over the weekend. It's been a revelation on the 401/SME V-12 combo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WESTLOWER View Post
    Funny you mention Excel....
    There's a fantastic SAEC C1 for sale on PFM for just £550 (Tom's selling it)
    It was up against the Etsuro £££ and it made a bloody good fight of it.

    I mention these 2 as they are both made by Excel corporation

    They do seem to produce quality cartridges across the price points.
    They are also responsible for Hana.
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