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• Re: Best MM under $400? - marawn@bellnet.ca 20:47:01 08/08/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Best MM under $400? posted by Floyd2 on August 7, 2006 at 19:41:18:

  I sell Clearaudio, DV, etc. The 10x5 is your BEST bet under $400.00!...remove the cover, yes.
  Mike
  Esoteric Sound of Canada
  
  

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• Re: Best MM under $400? - Floyd2 17:03:25 08/08/06 (1)
  In Reply to: Best MM under $400? posted by Floyd2 on August 7, 2006 at 19:41:18:

  Thanks all for the recommendations. The MMF 2.1 does not like MC's due to its steel (alloy) platter and unshielded motor--especially Grado's and Denons. Even Music Hall themselves told me to steer clear of anything but MM's for this particular deck.

  The Ortofon 540 is looking good!
  
  

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  • I doubt that Music Hall meant to steer you away from High Output MCs like the 10x5. - hukkfinn 17:09:29 08/09/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Best MM under $400? posted by Floyd2 on August 8, 2006 at 17:03:25:

    Hukk
    
    

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• Re: Best MM under $400? - keldasdad 06:52:20 08/08/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Best MM under $400? posted by Floyd2 on August 7, 2006 at 19:41:18:

  I think all of the recommendations thus far are good. You might also consider the Grado Gold, a tremendous bargain at $180 (List, but available for less.) or the same company's wood body Platinum for $300. These cartridges do everything well, but have the most glorious mid-range going.
  
  

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• Dynavector 10x5 - hukkfinn 05:50:52 08/08/06 (1)
  In Reply to: Best MM under $400? posted by Floyd2 on August 7, 2006 at 19:41:18:

  This is a high-output MC.

  You said that your table doesn't like MC, but perhaps you were referring to "low output" MC. I bet that your table would love this cart.

  The Dynavector 10x5 is *easily* the best cart I have ever heard for under $400. I think output is around 2.5 mV.

  Note: to get it to full potential, you need to have the red platic body removed (called "denuding").

  Hukk
  
  

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  • Re: Dynavector 10x5 - analogmaniac 15:21:23 08/08/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Dynavector 10x5 posted by hukkfinn on August 8, 2006 at 05:50:52:

    I totally agreed with your assessment of this fine cartridge. It still amazes me each time I play my LPs.
    
    

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• I recently tried... - anumber1 19:48:27 08/07/06 (6)
  In Reply to: Best MM under $400? posted by Floyd2 on August 7, 2006 at 19:41:18:

  ...An 80's vintage Audio Technica 15Sa on a MMF 2.1 that was loaned to me.

  It worked really well on that arm, badly outclassing the Shure M97xE that it came to me with.

  The cartridge was a freebie but the stylus cost me $80.

  The 15Sa was very close to top of the line in it's day...
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  Al G

  Travelin' light; It's the only way to fly - J.J. Cale
  
  

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  • If you want a current production cartridge, look no further - HenryH 03:55:33 08/08/06 (4)
    In Reply to: I recently tried... posted by anumber1 on August 7, 2006 at 19:48:27:

    than the Ortofon 540MKII. Great Gyger stylus and sound. I think it is a better value at $230 (see link) than the $350+ Goldring 1042.

    
    Henry

    A 12-gauge shotgun is the ultimate arbiter of disputes - G. Gordon Liddy
    

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    • 540 Mk II - desmondjim 05:39:21 08/08/06 (3)
      In Reply to: If you want a current production cartridge, look no further posted by HenryH on August 8, 2006 at 03:55:33:

      I just replaced a much loved Benz Micro Ace with an Ortofon 540 MkII last week on Henry's advice. I have about 60 hours on it and I can say that it doesn't give much up to the Ace except maybe a little air and sparkle on the top end. It has very good low end and does PRAT very well. It is an excellent Rock and Roll cart.

      I think it is quite a good buy at $230.00.

      Cheers,
      Jim

      PS Thanks for the tip Henry!
      
      

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      • Compared to a OM-30? - SnaggS 06:51:42 08/08/06 (1)
        In Reply to: 540 Mk II posted by desmondjim on August 8, 2006 at 05:39:21:

        Just curious how you think it compares to the OM line? I've always wondered why Ortofon have two lines of MM's.

        Daniel.
        
        

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        • Re: Compared to a OM-30? - HenryH 07:32:21 08/08/06 (0)
          In Reply to: Compared to a OM-30? posted by SnaggS on August 8, 2006 at 06:51:42:

          The 540MKII easily betters my Ortofon 320U, which uses the same fine line stylus as the OM-30.

          
          Henry

          A 12-gauge shotgun is the ultimate arbiter of disputes - G. Gordon Liddy
          
          

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      • Por nada. /nt\ - HenryH 06:33:35 08/08/06 (0)
        In Reply to: 540 Mk II posted by desmondjim on August 8, 2006 at 05:39:21:

        
        
        Henry

        A 12-gauge shotgun is the ultimate arbiter of disputes - G. Gordon Liddy
        
        

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  • Re: I recently tried... - mosin 19:51:04 08/07/06 (0)
    In Reply to: I recently tried... posted by anumber1 on August 7, 2006 at 19:48:27:

    I agree. Find a top-notch cartridge from yesteryear, and if you feel the need, replace the stylus assembly.
    
    

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