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The joys of proper mono

I've long been frustrated by listening to mono LPs with a stereo cartridge on my VPI HRX/3D arm 'table. I'd hear what seemed to me like false stereo. I'd hear what sounded like smearing of the aural image across the soundstage, particularly on sibilants. No matter what I did regarding tracking force, antiskate, or azimuth, these issues never resolved. So when VPI's HW announced on the firm's forum that he had a gently used 12" 3D armwand for sale, I jumped on it. He recommended Ortofon's Qunitet White mono MC cartridge, which I bought from a European vendor on EBay. Well, all I can say is that for a grand total of $1250, I have a brand new insight into about 20% of my record collection. No more sibilant spitting on Louis Armstrong's vocals. No more vague pseudo-stereo imaging. And the best part is that the arm/cartridge combo is giving me lovely instrumental timbres, right out of the box. I could get used to this mono thing, particularly the enhanced sense of depth that some mono LPs seem to present. Good stuff!

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Topic - The joys of proper mono - teenage diplomat 20:08:28 08/25/16 (35)
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