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Model: Optim FGS Moving Magnet cartridge Category: Phono Cartridge Suggested Retail Price: $AU1000 Description: Output: 4.0 mV at 5 cm/sec; Loading: 47 K ohms; Track force 1.7 - 2.0 gms; Fritz Geiger Signature stylus Manufacturer URL: Garrott Brothers Model Picture: View
Review by RM ( A ) on October 07, 2004 at 03:38:06
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Paul Szabady's glowing review of this magnificent MM cartridge really says it all (StereoTimes 14 August 2002). See http://www.stereotimes.com/cart081402.shtm.All I can add is that I totally agree with his findings, and that it is a match made in heaven with the REGA P9 turntable. I bought it after 5 minutes audition. It just sounded "right"!
The synergy is awesome. Each mutually reinforces their common qualities of vitality, emotional communication and sheer dynamic, joyful music making. Forget HiFi - this combo makes music.
I am content, and can now spend my hard earned on more vinyl.
Product Weakness: None for the money Product Strengths: See review
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: Original Quad II monoblocs Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Graham Slee projects Era Gold V phono stage + home brew dual mono volume control box using Noble pots Sources (CDP/Turntable): Rega P9, Expressimo Audio Heavyweight, Marigo Damping Dots + Garrott Bros Optim FGS MM cartridge Speakers: Tannoy Turnberry Cables/Interconnects: Nordost Red Dawn i/c + Blue Heaven bi-wire speaker with Eichmann bananas Music Used (Genre/Selections): All Room Size (LxWxH): 3.9m x 3.6m x 2.8m Room Comments/Treatments: Herbies Audio Labs HAL-O tube dampers, tenderfeet, ball cups + ebony ball equipment support Time Period/Length of Audition: 12 months Other (Power Conditioner etc.): DBA Electronics Line Balancer + RC300 Voltage Regulator, Stealth Audio HAC power cords, PS Audio JuiceBar Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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