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Re: Dual vs. B&O; further thoughts

Posted by jjh92 (A) on May 3, 2007 at 05:22:53

In Reply to: Dual vs. B&O; further thoughts posted by PanzerVI on May 3, 2007 at 01:40:25:

I have been an owner of B&O turntables for over 30 years. My current B&O is a 4004 model with the top of the line MMC20CL cartridge. I have never seen first hand an RX2 so I can only comment on the general consensus of the B&O community. Most B&O aficionados consider the 8002/8000 the best turntables they made, followed closely by the 4000/4002/4004 series. Others models did not have the material and build quality. The 8000 are risky buys because a speed control part, tachodisc, deteriates with age and there are no replacements. Later production 8000 and the 8002 models changed this part to a more robust material that will last. Cartridges are avaialable but they will run into the $hundreds. If you are one who wants a low cost cartridge, then stay away from the B&O. But good cartridges for other turntables are also into the $hundreds so no difference to me.

I agree with your assessment that the tonearm/cartridge combination is critical. Being designed as an integrated system, the B&O are perfectly matched, track extremely well, and are very, very easy on the lps. The MMC20CL cartridge is an excellent cartridge and has been used by many non-B&O audiophiles on their turntables.

I've read extensively the 'golden ear' opinions that do not hold B&O in high regard so I decided to see for myself. I am currently auditioning a Yamaha PF800 TT with a V15 IV and comparing it to my 4004. Results are inconclusive at this time as to sound because I've done so much fiddling with the setup of the Yami that I have not had a chance to really focus on A/B comparisions. After owning the B&O and never having to worry about setup (just play and enjoy), the cartridge setup on the Yami is very consuming. You make an adjustment and then analyze if it is better or worse. When do you get to sit back and enjoy?? One thing I definitely notice is that the isolation on the B&O is way better than the Yami. Turning the volume knob on my preamp will disturb the Yami tracking but not the B&O.

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