Optimized line contour

Posted by valvesonly (A) on November 23, 2014 at 16:05:08

In Reply to: Considering a new cartridge for a jwn arm posted by boboli on November 23, 2014 at 02:08:38:

I have a Soundsmith level 3 Benz L2 wood retip on a 12g arm, and I had two L2's before sending the first in. Memory is always a tricky thing on carts. It's not what we hear as much as "something just not there". Definitely I gave up no detail or speed on the change, bass is still at Benz level, and the Benz warmth seems to be all there. I was very happy with both the Benz and a Shelter 501 I did at the same time.

Also considered keeping the boron cantilever, might try doing this on my Dyna Karat. Many have noted the optimized LC is more difficult to dial in exactly than level 2.

I would expect about 9.35 in resonance on a 9.5g arm dependent on mounting hardware. Haven't heard a SS cart so cannot compare. Your arm should also be excellent on Dyna but they are not as warm.

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must..NOT..resist..."upgraditis"

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Topic - Considering a new cartridge for a jwn arm - boboli 02:08:38 11/23/14 (7)

Optimized line contour - valvesonly 16:05:08 11/23/14 (2)

RE: Optimized line contour - Analog Bob 16:53:11 11/23/14 (1)

RE: Optimized line contour - boboli 23:38:44 11/23/14 (0)

Since you are already dealing with the Lederman school - Penguin 09:18:38 11/23/14 (1)

Good input. Thanks, nt - boboli 15:21:55 11/23/14 (0)

You mean JMW arm? The original standard or Signature (diff mass)? - Opus 33 1/3 03:48:14 11/23/14 (1)

Signature, sorry, posted late - boboli 08:09:22 11/23/14 (0)

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Optimized line contour - valvesonly 16:05:08 11/23/14 (2)

RE: Optimized line contour - Analog Bob 16:53:11 11/23/14 (1)

RE: Optimized line contour - boboli 23:38:44 11/23/14 (0)

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