The long awaited Cartridge Chat ... you'll have t wait until the end to hear about Ortofon's new range
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@williambrown74849 ай бұрын
Happy Goldring 1042 user here, purchased from yourself. Fitted in an Ariston RD40 with OL arm & motor. My previous Goldring had been G800 on a pair of BSR MP60 decks I used for DJ’ing in the 1970s.
@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox9 ай бұрын
100% agree, love my Goldring 1042.
@6643bear2 ай бұрын
Hi Phil , great and interesting video, 40 years ago I had shure 75 Ed, in my Dual 505 mk2 when I first got into hifi,it had good bass reponse as I remember, regards mark
@705johnnyboy9 ай бұрын
i actually dropped my sondek straight down on my brand new audiotechnica mc last year bent the cantalever it was a bad day lol....
@patthewoodboy5 ай бұрын
did you check your home insurance ... I destroyed an Arkiv B canti with my knuckle , I was pissed , then contacted my home insurance and it was covered
@christopherfox7359 ай бұрын
I remember having a Grado on my Dual S502 2 & also a mission mm as well. When I got my LP12 I started with a Linn K9 7 now have a Goldring 1042 that had stylus replacement about 5yrs ago.
@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox9 ай бұрын
Love my Goldring 1042.
@PanAmStyle9 ай бұрын
I am one of the 1 in 20. I broke a Jico SAS Xirconia stylus fitted to a Shure V15-IV. When I went to replace it, it was no longer listed on the Jico site. I found that LP Gear here in the US had some stock so was able to replace it. It’s a great stylus.
@andrewpetley7008Ай бұрын
transducers, things that change the type energy, cartridges - squggles to electricity, or speakers - electricity to wobbles, are the hardest things to engineer.
@williambrown74849 ай бұрын
Soundsmith are available in the UK via Origin Live, including the Otello.
@andrewaldridge42609 ай бұрын
Ortofon Kontrapunkt B & C fantastic cartridges, no mention of Dynavector, Shelter, VDH and last but not least Denon - I'm on my 3rd DL103 just love it.
@bacarandii5 ай бұрын
I broke the stylus on my Soundsmith Otello (2020 "fixed coil"/"moving iron") cartridge. There. I've said it. I don't even know what I did, other than probably stored it sloppily and it either got banged around in the case or I snagged it when removing it. I am a noted klutz. Fortunately, the company (for $100) will allow you to send it back to them in Peekskill, NY, and they will rebuild it properly. I did, and they did. I do like the presence of the Otello, and I'd be curious about moving up the line, but I think the next step up is twice the price so maybe not.
@bigblueocean9 ай бұрын
I bought my first CD player from Lewis's! Long gone and much missed. Shopping has gone down hill now.
@gotham619 ай бұрын
The R100 and A&R both used a generator made by Namiki. It remains popular today in cartridges like the Sumiko Pearl and Vertere Sabre
@tonyjedioftheforest13649 ай бұрын
Love my Sumiko Pearl in my Roksan Nima on a LP12
@ulrikmortensen94269 ай бұрын
Have had two AT 07 splinter their cantilevers while cleaning them with brush. Never had the same problem with Denon, Dynavector, Ortofon during the last 45 years. The AT ART-1 you broke probably had a bad boron cantilever too.😃😃😃
@carmenandthedevil28048 ай бұрын
Garrott use's that body as well.
@chrisclose77939 ай бұрын
I use nagaoka mp15 on my deck and being a classic cartridge but still sounds good
@SimonLloydGuitar7 ай бұрын
An Audiophile conversation we can all relate to: "My first Naim system was a 90 and 92 back in 91, a CD3.0 and TD160 (with a 744) into 804's before upgrading to a 102..then an 82 (fitted with 522's for the 160) into a 250 driving 803's...swapped the 82 for a 52 and the 250 for 135's into 802's. Finally i had reached audio nirvana...huge bottom end, grip, speed, pace, a smooth high end without fatigue....height, scale, dynamics, depth, separation... So i sold it all on ebay."
@desmtb9 ай бұрын
Early 80s I had ADC vlm and then xlm on my Rega Planar 3
@djgibby13019 ай бұрын
Yes, I remember them being popular at the time.
@slowpawstevet36763 ай бұрын
i always used Audio Technica cartridges AT-VM95EN/H , they sound great and are the easiest to fit!
@myles75229 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable…thank you…👍
@aristomenisxv52139 ай бұрын
Love these kind of content, getting to know the backstory of products and companies, bit of hifi history really. And I really love your relaxed stance regarding hifi, after all it is just about lifeless objects that we use to replay music in our homes. Here is a quick question and regarding your huge experience on Regas I am really looking forward to your reply, I use a latest (a month old) Rega Planar 1 on which from the start I have installed the upgraded Rega glass platter and an Ortofon 2m Red. Which are the highest quality of MM or MC cartridges that this deck can carry?
@yuriwalter3859 ай бұрын
Usually he doesn't reply comments. You should try sending him an email.
@aristomenisxv52139 ай бұрын
@@yuriwalter385 oh I see thank you.
@AnalogueInTheUK9 ай бұрын
My first decent cartridge was the Ortofon MC15 mark ii. For a budget MC, it was a stonker. Great tracking, tidy bass and loads of musicality. For some reason it was discontinued around 2001 which was a real shame. I've tried the new 2m range, all the way up to the Black and found them far too 'hifi' sounding and almost CD-like. I've used a Goldring 1042 for the past 20 years, on and off and would highly recommended it for its big, bold and beefy sound and amazing tracking ability.
@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox9 ай бұрын
100% agree, love my Goldring 1042.
@Frankenamplified9 ай бұрын
Somewhere Downunder is a late 80s Rega 3, playing with a Linn Basik LVV - the NZ distributor of the time assembled Regas from a kit of bits due to import taxes, and was fitted with a Nagaoka MP15 cartridge. I acquired the deck a couple of years ago, needing a light refurb. Kept the LVV as the mounting centres didn't work for other things I had, and bought the MP15 a MP200 stylus out of Japan. Plays beautifully, the MP series are very pleasant. PS thanks for your posts, keep on. Cheers from NZ :)
@Phil_f8andbethere9 ай бұрын
Nagaoka MP-150 - superb cartridge. Well-Tempered sell a slightly modded version of it too to go with their phono stages.
@peterstudley18049 ай бұрын
AUDIO-TECHNICA Precept 110 , from 1981 fantastic cart , as are all AUDIO-TECHNICA carts , the budget orientated VM 95 EN, ML and SH can't be beaten at that price point. The VM530 and 540 are also wonderful carts. Without spending silly money 💰.
@PanAmStyle9 ай бұрын
Origin Live has a rebadged Soundsmith cartridge in their line, but it would probably be a good thing if someone started importing to the UK. The reason some of the cartridges were based on a B&O stylus is that Peter Lederman, Soundsmith founder got into the cartridge business by becoming an authorized B&O repair facility when B&O stopped cartridge production. From there he went on to designing and manufacturing Soundsmith’s own line. Soundsmith will also repair and upgrade cartridges from other manufacturers. I’m considering a Soundsmith when I decide to move my Shure/Jico into system #2.
@papabear14179 ай бұрын
I've broken a stylus. Only once about 20 years ago.
@Coneman39 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your loss
@papabear141716 күн бұрын
I broke the stylus on my first turntable. Easy to replace. There! I said it
@mostirreverent9 ай бұрын
I had an old Astatic MF 200 cartridge, unfortunately styluses are no longer available for it. Now I run an AudioTechnica VM540ML on my Denon DP-57L Turntable. It’s a very nice sounding cartridge that doesn’t break the bank
@josephfuller70089 ай бұрын
Great video!
@kevintierney7179 ай бұрын
Phil. It’s a resort in Kefalonia Greece where I go on holiday each year. 😂😂
@patthewoodboy5 ай бұрын
removeable head shells and lots of different cartridges is a sign of severe OCD ...I've met them , they do have issues. The Asak was very coloured , lots of resonaces going on in the body which is why you didnt like the Troika
@blixten1179 ай бұрын
I have Ortofon ,AT,Grado on Headshells for my Technics Sl 1200 with no problem Have 2 Goldring with the same fault,Goldring Elan and a 1040,both died in one channel,have tried them with new cables headshells and on other turntables,ground hum in the ”dead” Channel Thanks from Sweden
@bw88279 ай бұрын
Hi Phil, I'm kinda surprised that Dynavector didn't get a mention, as they were quite popular at one time. I recall owning the 10X I think it was called, which was a high output moving coil, not a technology you approve of. It had a bright red plastic body and an extraordinary long cantilever which I was constantly fearful of damaging. I believe they also made a model with solid ruby cantilever ? Regardless, I always look forward to your videos.
@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox9 ай бұрын
Soundsmith are advertised at Audio Emotion Leven, Fife, Scotland on thier website. Starting at 399 pounds. No connection to me, I just shop there as they are very close by and give a five star service.
@chrisallison34929 ай бұрын
Suprised you never mentioned Supex
@gdwlaw55499 ай бұрын
I would like to upgrade my ortofon red. It was standard on my project debut cardon turntable. Any suggestions ?
@johnholmes9129 ай бұрын
swap the stylus for a blue; it makes a heck of a difference
@gdwlaw55499 ай бұрын
@@johnholmes912 I shall see my local dealer
@barneyrubble93099 ай бұрын
Still using my Kontrapunkt B.
@michaelnorth36669 ай бұрын
Linn asak is a supex 1000 in Linn's body.
@Markymarkvinylnut9 ай бұрын
I stupidly knackered my Ania Pro just after it was fitted.. im more careful now
@Colin-yh7oy9 ай бұрын
I bent the cantilever on mine when dusting with a microfibre cloth🙄, but... Using a pair of fine tweezers and with some careful manipulation I managed to bend it back into pretty good shape! Can't tell any difference in sound. Luckily I could use my previous Ania as a 'template'😂.
@yuriwalter3859 ай бұрын
Ok, Phill... your cartidge fell apart on it's on. You didn't break it, it breaked itself. Alright, Alright, it happens... 😂
@domo35529 ай бұрын
Wot no Karma? 😮
@tonyjedioftheforest13649 ай бұрын
How does Linn’s Adikt rate and is it made by Goldring?
@martinrose28339 ай бұрын
Dynavector ? ? ?
@nuznikas9 ай бұрын
I have mcos7 is it good
@JohnDoe-np3zk9 ай бұрын
I have a heck of a time understanding you. Sorry.
@stephenlegg2629 ай бұрын
Why is that.
@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox9 ай бұрын
Have you thought about using the subtitles?😵💫
@JohnDoe-np3zk9 ай бұрын
@@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox thats a good idea thanks.
@JohnDoe-np3zk9 ай бұрын
@@stephenlegg262 I think his accent throws me off
@gdwlaw55499 ай бұрын
I have no problems at all and lived outside the uk for 30 years. Perhaps you could explain that English is not your mother tongue and help us understand your problem.
@davidthom71279 ай бұрын
You made a statement, without backing it up, that detachable headshells are a disadvantage. Can you prove that is a fact ? Or did you mean qualify it with 'I think....'
@arfer14709 ай бұрын
Probably as they are less rigid than a solid one piece casting as you would find on something like the Rega and other arms with rigidily bonded headshells. Also the additional complexity of a detachable system is likely to lead to cost cutting in other areas in order to meet a price point.
@davidthom71279 ай бұрын
@@arfer1470 do you have scientific measurements that prove they are 'more rigid ' ?
@arfer14709 ай бұрын
No but I'm an engineer so it's common sense really