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RE: Questions for Audio-Technica MC fans...

Posted by oranda (A) on May 23, 2015 at 08:33:17

In Reply to: RE: Questions for Audio-Technica MC fans... posted by flood2 on May 23, 2015 at 03:49:46:

Hi Anthony,

You are absolutely right in that with that arm weight, I need a low compliance cart. The Denon 103 shows a resonance in my system around 9Hz. As you note, this is on the low end of what is desirable. However, I did not mention that I am running a rather heavy headshell (and am using a dampener) picked out to work with the Denon. Going to a very light headshell makes the arm compatible with carts that have a compliance upwards to about 15x10-6 cm/dyne.

Not to go into the issue too deeply, but my problem with the Denon is that the HF can get a bit tizzy/splashy. Clearly, additional arm loading would not be helpful (which is why I mentioned the arm weight.) I've played with alignment, loading and component swapping quite a bit, and don't have this issue with MM carts I have used, so I'm fairly sure this character resides with the cart (or possibly is a product of how the sound of the cart synergizes in my system as a whole.) I am using rather bright and resolving speakers (Focal Electra 906s), so any issues with the HF are easily heard.

My budget is around $250-300. I considered the Quintet, and the Red is in my price range, but I generally prefer a nude stylus... and personally have a bit of an issue paying several hundred for a bonded stylus. Unfortunately, the Blue is out of my price range.

Anyway, any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you for the very complete reply!

Re: Keats - ah, I've usually seen that adapted, not the direct quote. Thanks again.

Edits: 05/23/15

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