RE: Opinions on ATF2, ATF7

Posted by flood2 (A) on December 4, 2016 at 03:01:49

In Reply to: Opinions on ATF2, ATF7 posted by rotarius on December 2, 2016 at 08:29:45:

Hi
I have experience with many AT cartridges both MM and MC and own the F7. Unless you are very curious I wouldn't recommend buying one - certainly not at the current prices - I would look at a Denon DL301 first if you want a good introduction to what an MC can do for you.
The F7 had very good basic performance (LF tracking ability was very good at the nominal VTF of 2g), but the sound was rather dull and sibilant on hotter cuts with higher HF energy suggesting a higher tip mass than would be ideal.
The resolution of the nude tip of the F7 would in theory be superior to the AT33EV especially on inner grooves, being 0.2x0.7 mil rather than 0.3x0.7 mil as for the AT33EV. However, that isn't the whole story as it depends on the tip mass and damping characteristics.
Also, the VTF is very high for such a fine cut elliptical and the wear on grooves will be considerable.

Regards Anthony

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Topic - Opinions on ATF2, ATF7 - rotarius 08:29:45 12/02/16 (9)

RE: Opinions on ATF2, ATF7 - flood2 03:01:49 12/04/16 (1)

RE: Opinions on ATF2, ATF7 - rotarius 14:30:06 12/04/16 (0)

I bought one a while back... - kuma 22:53:13 12/03/16 (0)

I have an AT-F7 - Biff 11:51:42 12/03/16 (0)

RE: Opinions on ATF2, ATF7 - John Elison 10:11:47 12/02/16 (3)

RE: Opinions on ATF2, ATF7 - flood2 02:54:27 12/04/16 (0)

RE: Opinions on ATF2, ATF7 - rotarius 19:59:35 12/02/16 (1)

RE: Opinions on ATF2, ATF7 - rindolini 19:45:49 12/03/16 (0)

RE: Opinions on ATF2, ATF7 - rindolini 09:52:45 12/02/16 (0)

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