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In Reply to: why ? posted by hifitommy on June 11, 2011 at 14:17:59:
I guess it comes down to the ugly truth, my records have problems. If I have a flat one, with a good center, with good music, its notable. Why invest in more accuracy than my records generally can deliver, if that accuracy comes with strings attached.
I like the higher compliance designs because for me, the recording is the key part of the playback. Easy on the records is a big plus for me, and having a consumable item (the cart tip) that is DIY is better.
My stereo already sounds better than yours, so why look for complicating the signal chain just so I can have the latest greatest.
I was recently at an audio show and both styles of carts could bring all you could want with the right speakers. That last drop of performance that a moving coil is reported to bring is always a temptation, upgrading the cart is fun and an instant hit.
But a lot of people report a better outcome on non complicated musical lines with a MM. Most of my stuff is rock and jazz, classical rarely makes it to the table.
Easy to own, easy on the records, sounds good to me. A big lesson I learned at the hi fi show was the big deal holy grail stuff that the mags rave about is for a very rare bird, one that also has a big grip of cash. I wouldn't enjoy sitting alone in my special listening room , as almost required by the big money stuff. I like nice sounds , but a system that requires a super cart is not for me.
So I ask, does my system need more cart? Well, yes, I want one, but not really. I'm getting along fine with an easy to live with hot rod type of concept. I don't need a race car approach, as tempting as that is every once in a while. My system is more street than racetrack, because simple play back is more fun for me. Others might like a more science experiment type of listen, a moving coil is right in their sweet spot, I suppose.
If I break a tip, I go to the closet and get out my other tip, stored just in case. A 150 dollar mistake is still better than screwing up even more money. Plus, I take pride in sharing, all my guests can play with my stuff , so far all have declined to use the record player , but they like to listen.
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