Matt The Funk Firm and Houdini the latest offering from Funk.

[matodono1]

It was a joke on Kevin’s post previous to mine...

Sorry I missed that. Been a long day...

[The Vinyl Adventure]

The Houdini is a rather special item sadly Arthur made me send mine back after listening as he had a reviewer who wanted it.

I used it with a £3,000 cartridge and wasn't expecting great results being honest, I was wrong!

I need it back Arthur NOW MAN

[matodono1]

The Houdini is a rather special item sadly Arthur made me send mine back after listening as he had a reviewer who wanted it.

I used it with a £3,000 cartridge and wasn't expecting great results being honest, I was wrong!

I need it back Arthur NOW MAN

Hi David,

He knows! He knows! It was my bad for falling behind with the orders. The production process has been very very difficult to perfect in order to assure perfectly level Houdini's with acceptable VTA and perfect azimuth.
We have that nailed now so full speed ahead. So I will be building up stock ready for the few remaining items we are waiting on to be ready to ship.

Not too long now.

Matt.

[matodono1]

Hello guys so as I have previously mentioned here is a post which guides you as to which Houdini to choose.

[CageyH]

IIRC, If you have both types of cartridge, it is the “screw to” that is the one you recommend.

[matodono1]

IIRC, If you have both types of cartridge, it is the “screw to” that is the one you recommend.

We are not recommending that you use the "Screw to" for both types because with certain types of cartridge the cleat will flex slightly. However we do realise that in certain cases there will be a need to accomodate both.
I will release a tutorial showing you how to fit both types to the "screw to" but according to your own judgement and at your own risk as it is not strictly within the intended design.

[CageyH]

We are not recommending that you use the "Screw to" for both types because with certain types of cartridge the cleat will flex slightly. However we do realise that in certain cases there will be a need to accomodate both.
I will release a tutorial showing you how to fit both types to the "screw to" but according to your own judgement and at your own risk as it is not strictly within the intended design.

Is there a risk of damage Matt? Or is it more a case that you may not benefit from the full Houdini effect?

[matodono1]

Is there a risk of damage Matt? Or is it more a case that you may not benefit from the full Houdini effect?

A couple of things. You end up having to hold two bolts in place on the cart and in place in the cleat of the Houdini, all while trying not to knock the tip off your stylus (some aren't covered or removeable).
At the same time trying to tighten it and some carts don't support the cleat wheras with an ortofon 2m you are leasurely clamping down to a flat surface. So it just isn't the same experience as using the intended other Houdini.

Now you don't have to clamp down hard so damage is unlikely but it sure is a faff. And not the ease of install we want for you guys.

But having said that some of you will be determined so we will do our best for you with disclaimers of course.

In every case as long as the suspension is not fouled and alignment, VTA and tracking force is correctly set you will always get the full benefit of Houdini.

Hope this clarifies for now. I am working on the fitting videos next.

Regards, Matt.

[matodono1]

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[indie roehre]

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