RE: Cart conumdrum

Posted by Waxxy (A) on November 19, 2014 at 18:51:10

In Reply to: Cart conumdrum posted by scrbblkng on November 13, 2014 at 23:16:43:

I'm running a VPI Aries and I've also got the Minimax phono. I have the VPI/Bob's/Cinemag SUT.
I've also had a Dyna 10x4 in the past so I have some idea of the sound you are hearing.

From my understanding, the Classic series of turntables sounds 'leaner 'n meaner' than the traditional sound VPI is known for. The Dyna 10x is also somewhat lean, at least compared to some. On top of that, the Minimax is somewhat light and speedy in the bass, not what one would expect from a phono stage using 12ax7s, but this is certainly my experience with it. The sonic combination of all three might be somewhat lacking in the low end (just a guess).

The Minimax is a wonderful phono stage and tube rolling can really allow for differing sonic flavours.

The VPI/Bob's/Cinemag SUT is an improvement over the internal SUTs in the Minimax, but nothing earth shattering.

I would think you would be best trying to improve your cartridge. That is a quest all on it's own.

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Topic - Cart conumdrum - scrbblkng 23:16:43 11/13/14 (19)

RE: Cart conumdrum - Waxxy 18:51:10 11/19/14 (0)

RE: Cart conumdrum - Mossback 10:01:00 11/15/14 (0)

RE: Cart conumdrum - the old school 21:33:00 11/14/14 (0)

RE: Cart conumdrum - John Elison 20:22:42 11/14/14 (5)

RE: Cart conumdrum - bluemooze 05:30:46 11/15/14 (0)

Strange. Pic of AT33Sa in that link doesn't show a cant/stylus? nt - Rick W 21:28:46 11/14/14 (3)

You just have to look carefully... - John Elison 22:02:13 11/14/14 (2)

I do see something that I guess is it, but....... - Rick W 08:58:36 11/15/14 (1)

RE: I do see something that I guess is it, but....... - bjh 15:49:43 11/15/14 (0)

RE: Cart conumdrum - Goober58 12:49:02 11/14/14 (0)

RE: Cart conumdrum - iljazz@sbcglobal.net 06:59:35 11/14/14 (1)

At 3K - Penguin 16:49:34 11/14/14 (0)

RE: Cart conumdrum - bjh 06:35:10 11/14/14 (0)

RE: Cart conumdrum - Cpwill 05:52:45 11/14/14 (0)

RE: Cart conumdrum - peteSF 03:35:13 11/14/14 (0)

Sounds like a mish-mash. - jusbe 01:03:17 11/14/14 (3)

RE: Sounds like a mish-mash. - scrbblkng 09:14:37 11/14/14 (2)

You're probably right, but - jusbe 23:21:16 11/16/14 (0)

RE: Sounds like a mish-mash. - flood2 19:31:11 11/15/14 (0)

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