Moving Magnet Cartridge

[gregswaim]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Decisions, decisions.

How about a new TT Dan?

[jdandy]

Greg.......I am so attached to the Micro Seiki, I don't think I could part with it. If I did part with it I would probably replace it with the Thorens TD-550 with a SME arm. That's $12K+ without a cartridge. If I still had my 1200 album collection this might be justifiable, but that's a large chunk of change to spin my tiny 150 album collection.

[gregswaim]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Greg.......I am so attached to the Micro Seiki, I don't think I could part with it. If I did part with it I would probably replace it with the Thorens TD-550 with a SME arm. That's $12K+ without a cartridge. If I still had my 1200 album collection this might be justifiable, but that's a large chunk of change to spin my tiny 150 album collection.

There's never been a better time to get serious about LP playback!
Lots a great deals on used LP's, you could build a new record collection like I did.
Have you auditioned that Thorens TT? The last time that I looked at Thorens was around 1983 or so. They made some nice sounding TT's.
BTW, that little "blue glow light" on the front panel of the TD-550 will match nicely with the rest of your MAC stuff.

[turntable]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Greg.......I am so attached to the Micro Seiki, I don't think I could part with it. If I did part with it I would probably replace it with the Thorens TD-550 with a SME arm. That's $12K+ without a cartridge. If I still had my 1200 album collection this might be justifiable, but that's a large chunk of change to spin my tiny 150 album collection.

Dan, keep the Micro Seiki and add a 2nd turntable

that Thoren's does look very kool.

Why did you sell your 1200 LPs?

[turntable]

Originally Posted by gregswaim

G'day Shane.

Unless laws of physics or some other known absolute scientific principle is applied, all comments in hi fi are nothing more than opinions and speculations only in this fun hobby. Some would say knowledge plus experience yields wisdom. Since there's no way to prove scientifically that a removable headshell tracks no differently than one that is permanently mounted it becomes speculation only. On the same note, there's no way to prove scientifically that CD's don't sound as good as LP's because it's open to interpretation by each individual. My preference is LP's for older stuff and CD's for newer stuff.

Having the Cirkus bearing is a major plus, my first LP12 didn't have one- just a Ittok arm. I bought a new LP12 this year and have been upgrading since January. The Radikal PS is a huge step forward- the improvement is radical compared to the Lingo ll which was upgraded to the Radikal about a month or two ago. I have no experience with the Lingo l. I wanted a Keel but that would require a Naim Aro, Linn Ittok,Ekos or Ekos SE, tonearms. Some feel that the Keel is not so good, reading the Linn forums everyone that has one is suggesting to get this as a upgrade, maybe 1 or 2 say otherwise. Right now with all of the other combined upgrades in my analog system I'm in vinyl paradise! I'm completely amazed that records can sound this fantastic & I'm a long time vinyl freak.
I only started doing the CD thing in 2006. The only combo that works for me is McIntosh digital with McIntosh tubes- it just sounds right to me.
Akito ll vs Ekos SE using the same pickup was a small improvement to me at audition. Moving up in the Lyra line a more precision pickup will likely yield more of the differences and would then make the purchase more worthwhile,IMO. The EAR 324 yields better sound @ audition to me than does the Linn Urika,IMO.
I know that you're very passionate about your music because you play records() and have spent a lot of money on your vinyl playback setup.
Playing records these days is still considered a novelty by most, of course I don't agree with most people anyway.

Thx Greg

Sounds like the Radikal PS is biggest bang for the buck if I was going to spend $$ on my Linn. It was the Linn back in 1985 that started this slippery slope of vinyl

Most people think an ipod is great sound.

[Jerome W]

Dan,

I'm sure your Micro Seiki beats many high end designs, especially with your arm which allows you for VTA and VTF adjustment on the fly.
This is a feature I'm really jealous about !!

[1KW]

Originally Posted by C220MC275

Dan,

I'm sure your Micro Seiki beats many high end designs, especially with your arm which allows you for VTA and VTF adjustment on the fly.
This is a feature I'm really jealous about !!

Even my Technics Sl1200 MK5 has VTA and VTF adjustment on the fly

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by 1KW

Even my Technics Sl1200 MK5 has VTA and VTF adjustment on the fly

David.......I was not aware the Technics SL1200 Mk5 had those features. Amazing.

[1KW]

Not to change the subject but the specifications are not bad for a $500 TT
Technics* Analog Turntables SL-1200MK5 & SL-1210MK5 Specs

[KMC45]

With the prices being pretty reasonable i'd try both the Maestro, and the Ortofon. You then make the decision based on your own listening experience.

Cheaper than two MC275's.