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In Reply to: RE: Remembering some past systems posted by Awe-d-o-file on July 19, 2016 at 11:38:11
I'll begin with the earliest content mentioned in a post from January here.
System circa '85 now used Ariston RD-11s (relative to Linn-Sondek LP12) with Souther TQ-1 arm and Shinon Red Boron. Audio Research SP-6C and Threshold Stasis 3 with new Acoustat 2+2 using Medallion interfaces.
I kept the 2+2s for over twenty years. I'll skip a couple of changes, but here was final flavor circa '01 using current VTL amps. Was using SP-9MKIII preamp for vinyl source and DACT Attenuators with GamuT CD-1.
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Very nice pics! E-Stat.
...back in the 1980s I was sent one to review.
I accidentally twisted the stylus - the only time I was that clumsy.
Fortunately the manufacturer was very nice about it.
I liked the cartridge.
I'm quite sure it was back in the '80s I bought a used Shinon Red Boron from a friend. Very soon after that the cantilever collapsed so I took a chance and returned it to the importer, in Canada at that time. To my surprise and delight, they replaced it with a new one. I still have it and it is in my system at this time as a matter of fact.
So this one has proven to be amazingly durable. Admittedly it has been in and out of the system several times over the years as I have other cartridges too. So no way to estimate the hours of play. As I've admitted here before, I've had younger ears listen to it for signs of wear/distortion but they report even the upper ranges sound clear and crisp.
E-Stat, it seems we've had a few parallels in our systems in addition to the Shinon. I also had Acoustat 2+2s (though with their SS amp and preamp), ARC SP-9, and VTL amps (Delux 300s) at various times.
"The piano ain't got no wrong notes." Thelonious Monk
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