On Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:44:11 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article ,
Richard wrote:
I'm using an Ortophon SL and MC15 carts - but they're low output. No
tracking problems in practice - unless you try one of those test
records designed to show the V15 is the best thing since sliced bread.
Only doesn't sound it.


Dave, tell me more about these. not familiar with them. Do remember
Orthophon of yore but been a long time since involved in this area.

They're ancient carts dating back to before the days of CD, but I had a
few good ones lying around, and since now prefer CD my LPs only get
occasional plays. It could well be there are better modern replacements.
Indeed I'd bet there are.

I moved from the SL15E through Denon 103D and a Fidelity Research
MC202 to my present A-T OC9, which is one of the most neutral carts
I've ever heard. The Ortofon has a distinctly warmer sound, which you
may of course prefer.

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Stewart Pinkerton | Music is Art - Audio is Engineering