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In Reply to: Re: Not a big Goldring fan. The 1006 is the cheapest 1000 posted by kjhawkm on September 18, 2006 at 16:31:16:
I found the Goldring to sound, well, sterile. It wasn't bright or anything, just thin and uninvolving. I removed it and installed a Grado Red and all was well. Although Prestidge Grados often have hum problems with Regas I had none with the MMF-5.
HenryA 12-gauge shotgun is the ultimate arbiter of disputes - G. Gordon Liddy
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Going from the Goldring 1012 to the Dyna 10x5 on my MMF5 was just like night and day, even with the $50 junky block I used as a preamp before I switched to the Jolida. There's not much left to say after that I guess...
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Henry, I completely agree with this assesment of the 1006. To me it sounds sterile and lifeless. Don't know if I should eek it out for a while hoping break in will cure it, or just return it now. I'm glad the Grado cart worked out for you, but I've heard bad things about Grado carts and Rega arms (the dreaded "Grado Hum"). Thanks by the way for your input.In that case, are there any inexpensive (less than 200) carts anyone can recommend that have some life to them. I'm looking for something with a warm midrange with some bass authority and gentle highs. Definitely not looking at anything can be described as bright, analytical, harsh, sterile. etc.
If you can run a high output MC cart, I highly recommend the Denon DL-160 or the little brother DL-110. William Thakker on eBay has good prices on them.
Another good choice for your listed listening tastes is the Shure M97xE. It's available for around $60 at Amazon.
HenryA 12-gauge shotgun is the ultimate arbiter of disputes - G. Gordon Liddy
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