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  1. #251
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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Just acquired and installed today the Ortofon Windfeld ti - thank you Mike! The W ti replaces my 3 yr old old faithful and great sounding Cadenza Black. The W ti performs at a much higher level than the Black - more detail, sharper image and more controlled bass (initial impressions after less than 10 hrs).
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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Just acquired and installed today the Ortofon Windfeld ti - thank you Mike! The W ti replaces my 3 yr old old faithful and great sounding Cadenza Black. The W ti performs at a much higher level than the Black - more detail, sharper image and more controlled bass (initial impressions after less than 10 hrs).
    Looking good! What cartridges are you using?


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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    My new vdH Master Signature "Stradivarius".



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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Nagaoka MP-50. on the Exclusive P3, loaded at 100K on the Accuphase - sounds amazing for a $500 cartridge.





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    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Just acquired and installed today the Ortofon Windfeld ti - thank you Mike! The W ti replaces my 3 yr old old faithful and great sounding Cadenza Black. The W ti performs at a much higher level than the Black - more detail, sharper image and more controlled bass (initial impressions after less than 10 hrs).
    Congrats, great cart! Also one I could imagine getting, should I decide to swop the Benz Gullwing.


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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Just acquired and installed today the Ortofon Windfeld ti - thank you Mike! The W ti replaces my 3 yr old old faithful and great sounding Cadenza Black. The W ti performs at a much higher level than the Black - more detail, sharper image and more controlled bass (initial impressions after less than 10 hrs).
    Excellent choice. You can hardly go wrong with Ortofon.
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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Quote Originally Posted by PeterA View Post
    My new vdH Master Signature "Stradivarius".
    Such a nice cart. I would love a VdH cart but from what I understand they don't play nice with my phono pre amp.
    Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.

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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    I have the van den Hul Crimson XGW Stradivarivus and totally love it. Before that Koetsu Black and Dynavector TKR.

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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Just jumping back into vinyl. Digital will continue to be my primary source, however my basic little table is running an Ortofon 2M Blue.
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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    I just mounted a vdH Crimson Stradivarius yesterday! The body shape and easy-to-see cantilever help to make it easy to set up. Right out of the box it sounded totally enjoyable. Really looking forward to seeing how it sounds after some break in.
    Analog source: AMG Viella 12; Ortofon Anna cartridge, van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius XGW
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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dth31 View Post
    I just mounted a vdH Crimson Stradivarius yesterday! The body shape and easy-to-see cantilever help to make it easy to set up. Right out of the box it sounded totally enjoyable. Really looking forward to seeing how it sounds after some break in.
    Congratulations. My Master Sig also sounded great out of the box, but it is slowly improving over time. About 55 hours now. I find the exposed cantilever with no stylus guard extremely troublesome, especially on a 12" arm. I agree that it is easy to mount, but boy it takes nerves of steel to not touch that cantilever in the process. Pros and cons.
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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    I found it a bit mechanical sounding for the first 100 hrs or so , but there’s beautiful sound at the end of the rainbow .



    Quote Originally Posted by Dth31 View Post
    I just mounted a vdH Crimson Stradivarius yesterday! The body shape and easy-to-see cantilever help to make it easy to set up. Right out of the box it sounded totally enjoyable. Really looking forward to seeing how it sounds after some break in.

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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    My daily-driver XV1-S is singing the best I’ve ever heard it in a new 12” VPI Fatboy gimbaled arm.

    (I’d post a picture but I don’t have enough AS posts yet)

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    Well, that’s interesting. I guess the picture posted after all. . .

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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Audio Tekne MC6310
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    One thing I’ve learned is even with ~$2k cartridges you are leaving a lot on the table with lesser electronics and turntable setup. Personally I’d rather put my money there than a wear item like cartridges.

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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    My Sonic Lab Signature Gold, around 30 hours on it. So far sounds really good! I'll try and post a pic or two later today.
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    Updated to matching Rega cartridge. Their new Ania Pro. So far it is a wonderful cartridge!

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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Miyajima Madake with about 30 hours an it. Very organic and detailed at the same time. Interesting contrast to my Windfeld Ti and Kiseki Purple Heart. With only two tonearms the Windfeld is currently on the shelf as the Kiseki PH and the Madake compete for attention.
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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Link to my system thread: https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threa...l-sound.32867/
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    Quote Originally Posted by PeterA View Post
    Now THIS is a great cartridge. We have several MySonicLabs carts in the store. They all hit 2-3 times above their price point. Neutral, fast, quiet, smooth on top, dynamic, great trackers.

    We had a couple of VDH’s and they were noisy as hell and not overly impressive for the money. The same money spent on a MSL gets a way better sounding cart IMO.

    The MSL reminds us of our Transfiguration carts. Great sound for the money. Too bad the guy died from Transfiguration. What cartridges are you using?

    P.S. a $5000 MSL is the same as about a $10-12k AirTight. Same damn cart. Compare the specs!



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    Hello Mike, There are certainly different opinions about vd Hull cartridges versus the MSL. I happen to like both brands. People seem to be divided between the more forgiving warmer sound of the MSL and the more revealing neutral sound of the van den Hull.

    The master signature and grand cru are very special cartridges and I prefer them to this MSL signature gold. Like the MSL they were voiced on SME V arms or so I have read. If you really like the MSL sound which can be quite good, perhaps you should consider selling SME turntables and tonearms.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PeterA View Post
    Hello Mike, it sounds like you’ve been reading my system thread where there was a disagreement about vd Hull cartridges versus the MSL.

    The master signature and grand cru are very special cartridges and I prefer them to this MSL signature gold. Like the MSL they were voiced on SME V arms or so I have read. If you really like the MSL sound which can be quite good, perhaps you should consider selling SME turntables and tonearms.
    Haven’t read anything regarding that. Sorry if I missed it. I just haven’t found the VDH to be convincing enough over a MSL for the money. We brought in VDH and MSL at the same time for a comparison. I wanted to like the VDH, but the MSL just kicks ass for the money IMO. And we found the VDH’s to be a little noisy from a tracking perspective. As they say, YMMV. FWIW, my employee loved the VDH, but we both preferred the MSL.

    I would consider SME, but SME isn’t direct anymore. I was considering them when they were direct. It’s complicated, don’t want to say anymore.


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    OK, that makes sense. I thought you were talking in absolute terms not value for the money. I agree that MSL is a very good value. Are you now the US distributor taking over from AJ Conti of Basis Audio or is it just a brand you represent? My local Magico dealer up here also sells MSL cartridges. I would love to one to hear the signature platinum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PeterA View Post
    OK, that makes sense. I thought you were talking in absolute terms not value for the money. I agree that MSL is a very good value. Are you now the US distributor taking over from AJ Conti of Basis Audio or is it just a brand you represent? My local Magico dealer up here also sells MSL cartridges. I would love to one to hear the signature platinum.
    For MSL or VDH? MSL is handled by Mofi. VDH is managed by the fellow who makes plastic covers for VPI turntables.


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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

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    I also have a Garrott K2, Nagaoka MP11, and Ortofon Quintet Bronze,

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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Hello,

    I just found this thread.

    VDH has been through numerous distributors for years.

    I am still enjoying my MC2 very much.
    It is very natural sounding and not overly analytical in my system at all.

    My cartridge has been re tipped and modified to the SP version by AJ.

    I really could not be more pleased with this cartridge.

    My only concern is AJ is getting up there in age.
    Hope he has someone to take over .

    Cheers

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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Lyra Kleos, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Dynavector XX2 MKII, Ortofon Kontrapunkt-b, AT-33R, AT-MONO3/LP & Ortofon OM10. Can't have too many.
    Pic missing the XX2 MKII, which is inbound.
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    Re: What cartridges are you using?

    Kiseki Purple Heart N.S.- Five years old and still making beautiful music!

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