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First the Orsonic headshell, now the Shure M97xE: What's your opinion of it?
I have one aligned to my Pioneer Linear Tracker, thought it was... eh... a little on the "mushy" side, not very sparkly where it needed to have sparkle.
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It's a serviceable cart Mark, just trying not to wear out the more expensive ones so the Shure will see a lot of duty for most records. The muddiness/mushiness disappears with volume increase, the WOPL delivers the spark
 
Northwinds said:
It's a serviceable cart Mark, just trying not to wear out the more expensive ones so the Shure will see a lot of duty for most records. The muddiness/mushiness disappears with volume increase, the WOPL delivers the spark
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"Serviceable" is a good description. I like the sound of my Ortofons, they sound more natural to me, and the WOPL 400 doesn't seem to cover what I didn't like about the M97xE. I was a big fan of the V15 type III, the M97 just doesn't hit the same vibe for me.
 
MarkWComer said:
"Serviceable" is a good description. I like the sound of my Ortofons, they sound more natural to me, and the WOPL 400 doesn't seem to cover what I didn't like about the M97xE. I was a big fan of the V15 type III, the M97 just doesn't hit the same vibe for me.
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I prefer the V15's myself, they still are my all time favorite cartridge. I am kicking myself for selling both of mine but sometimes shit has to go so for more important needs

I have been messing with the Benz Glider M2 but no matter how I set it up, about halfway through the record, I get a distortion in the highs in the left channel. Other then that and it's killer. Can't be off by much but now I am wondering if the tonearm on my SL1200mk2 might be very slightly tweaked?? I have no problems setting up the Ortofon MC20 Super II or the Denon DL301. The Soundsmith is deadnutz locked in and I admit, it beats the V15 type IV w/ Jico SAS I was running prior to selling it but the price oy! I think the Orsonic headshell also adds to the quality of sound

Anybody else use the Benz? Any tips for a more accurate setup. I did azimuth, VTA, VTF and everything is spot on from what I can see. Maybe a mirror underneath??? I never had to use one before. I also heard you could shim the tonearm slightly but I am not sure I want to fight that battle
 
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Northwinds said:
I prefer the V15's myself, they still are my all time favorite cartridge. I am kicking myself for selling both of mine but sometimes shit has to go so for more important needs

I have been messing with the Benz Glider M2 but no matter how I set it up, about halfway through the record, I get a distortion in the highs in the left channel. Other then that and it's killer. Can't be off by much but now I am wondering if the tonearm on my SL1200mk2 might be very slightly tweaked?? I have no problems setting up the Ortofon MC20 Super II or the Denon DL301. The Soundsmith is deadnutz locked in and I admit, it beats the V15 type IV w/ Jico SAS I was running prior to selling it but the price oy! I think the Orsonic headshell also adds to the quality of sound

Anybody else use the Benz? Any tips for a more accurate setup. I did azimuth, VTA, VTF and everything is spot on from what I can see. Maybe a mirror underneath??? I never had to use one before. I also heard you could shim the tonearm slightly but I am not sure I want to fight that battle
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I see you are using the SL1200 lately Ron. They are a fine table.
 
Gepetto said:
I see you are using the SL1200 lately Ron. They are a fine table.
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It is a good TT Joe. Also even a dummy can work on it. I literally had it completely disassembled, (even the tonearm completely taken apart) and had no problem getting it all back together quickly. I think the tube and bearings need a replacement in the near future, maybe the spindle bearing also since the platter has a slight wobble. It makes no rumble noise or anything but at 35 years old at least, some things just need to be attended to eventually. I don't think I have ever seen a more bulletproof TT in my life
 
Northwinds said:
VTA, VTF and everything is spot on from what I can see.
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Start fiddling with the anti-skate control and see if that helps any. The markings on those scales (as well as the tracking force scale on the counterbalance) are horribly inaccurate.
 
MarkWComer said:
Start fiddling with the anti-skate control and see if that helps any. The markings on those scales (as well as the tracking force scale on the counterbalance) are horribly inaccurate.
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So far, none of these carts require much antiskate if any at all which Stuart forewarned me about. I use a Shure protractor and Technics overhang gauge. I think the problem with the Benz is more azimuth related. I am also using a special cartridge digital scale for setting VTF, accurate to a 1000th of a gram. I disregard the counterbalance and rely only on the digital scale
 
The Gary Burton Quintet - Ring
(1974, ECM) German pressing

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recycled pictures. a 20 year old Pat Metheny, Bob Moses, Eberhard Weber, Steve Swallow here.

back from a couple of weeks in SW France. recovering w/ jet lag after a long but smooth travel day yesterday.
 
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Fishoz said:
Heeee's back!!!
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laatsch55 said:
Amen......glad to see ya SLF....
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Cheers guys. taking the cue from Northwinds avatar - here's Johnny!! (we watched The Shining while on vacation because one of my nieces had just finished reading the book - hadn't seen it in years, "fun" movie). Good to be back, I can recommend SW France as a great place to explore off the tourist-beaten path.


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Northwinds said:
So far, none of these carts require much antiskate if any at all which Stuart forewarned me about. I use a Shure protractor and Technics overhang gauge. I think the problem with the Benz is more azimuth related. I am also using a special cartridge digital scale for setting VTF, accurate to a 1000th of a gram. I disregard the counterbalance and rely only on the digital scale
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Good luck dialing in the Benz Glider. I really like the Benz cartridges I've heard. I've had a Benz Ace and now have a Benz Wood. I don't have any tips because I've left the cartridge setup to the guy that my audio dealer brings in.
 
Great seeing you SLF, sounds like you had fun!

Anyway... SS Carmen is back on the 1200, could not really enjoy the M97xE as there is such a substantial difference in SQ

European issue ! I really want the Korean CBS version which comes with a large poster. Far more expensive though

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Fishoz said:
Whoa Ron! That album just hits me in all the right places, redheads, short skirts and pie!!
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I love the original banned backcover picture also, probably why it was not allowed to be sold here in vinyl format

EDIT, too lazy to dig the record out again

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Pokey LaFarge And The South City Three~ Chittlin' Cookin' Time In Cheatham County b/w Pack It Up(Third Man Records/ 2011).
 
Hot Tuna
Recorded live at the New Orleans, Berkeley
 

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