EMT tsd15

For the record. I have bought all my, shindo, devore, emt, auditorium a23 unheard. No demos at all. I read lots, figured out what I was looking for. And then spend lots of time talking with dealers and JH. I don't have a dealer anywhere near me. Sadly.


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Cucumber_jones said:
For the record. I have bought all my, shindo, devore, emt, auditorium a23 unheard. No demos at all. I read lots, figured out what I was looking for. And then spend lots of time talking with dealers and JH. I don't have a dealer anywhere near me. Sadly.


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Chris,

Well that makes what you've done, all the more impressive, as I've been trying my best to get a few friends out to hear both Devore and Shindo gear for themselves, as I love what both do with the notes more then most other brands, regardless of price, but I'm biased as to what I hear as a certain, how does one put it! " purity " or " correctness " that some components gloss over.

Once again, job well done.......
 
Hello,

So which version of the EMT TSD-15 is recommended to use with the A23 transformers? The LZ (low ouput and low impedance) version or the standard?

thanks,
Bill
 
Cucumber_jones said:
For the record. I have bought all my, shindo, devore, emt, auditorium a23 unheard. No demos at all. I read lots, figured out what I was looking for. And then spend lots of time talking with dealers and JH. I don't have a dealer anywhere near me. Sadly.


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^I thought I was the only one that did this:). I've missed the mark only a couple of times and suspect that was equipment malfunction.
 
Fantastic cartridge! As well as the A23 sut, it also mated very well straight into my Primare R32 sounding excellent at both 100 and 50ohms. This is a music lovers cart, for those who have been there and done that, and now just want to enjoy the music in a creative and vivid manner. I traded mine for a EMT JSD-6 which is still yet to arrive (I know it's in my signature but not here yet). I'll report back how it compares to the TSD-15 once it arrives.

Cheers James
 
Is there any particular break-in time for this cart?

I just purchased an EMT TSD-15 SFL and the A23 SUT w/ new .5M A23 ICs and unfortunately I have to say it's not knocking me out yet. I only have about 5-10 hours on it though...

I have a WTL Amadeus MK II and I was using an AT 150MLX cart. The EMT is a little faster and more dynamic, but it seems a little more forward and less pleasing smooth than the 150MLX. I listen to a lot of jazz and certain horns seem more strident and fatiguing to listen to compared to the AT cart.
 
I know WTL users tend to enjoy the TSD-15 with their TT's but it is a very light weight arm complience wise, so I'd experiment with Silicon levels in the tub to assist in matching. Aim for more silicon than you had with the MM. Your previous cart technically was more suited. In my experience, SUT's tend to expand the size of the presentation sometimes giving the listener the perception of slightly less meat on the bone. This could come across as more forward than your used to. The cartridge will most certainly settle down and open up. Give it time and add a little more silicon.
 
The cartridge should open up more as you put more hours on it. Also, you've added three new pieces to the puzzle and each will need time to get acclimated. Personally the SUT, while being a worthwhile piece of gear, is a very subtle change. Like was stated above the music seems more open and expansive but not the day and night difference that some guys expect when adding a piece of gear.

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I have the Dynavector XX2MKII but replaced it with the Dynavector TKR, A very big imporement. Much more natural sounding. I am hoping on either getting a EMT JSD6 OR Dynavector XV-1S.


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Doug, enjoy the new cartridge. The EMT is a great piece and with the right phono stage will give a big musical soundstage and presentation of your music.
I am not familiar with the spec's of your phono stage but hopefully it will work well with the low output but high impedance of the EMT.

The Shindo phono stage does not work well with that type of cart but I may try it with an Auditorium 23 step up in the near future. Look forward to hearing your impressions soon.
Congrat's and long live vinyl.
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KenSea - I just thought you should be aware that the Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua is voiced quite differently than their other cartridges like the XV-1S. The TKR has a very fast and revealing sound but is more laid back and delicate in its presentation than their other designs. They have a different design team involved with the TKR cartridge.
 
Thanks for the tip, have you had both? What table and arm?

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KenSea - I just thought you should be aware that the Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua is voiced quite differently than their other cartridges like the XV-1S. The TKR has a very fast and revealing sound but is more laid back and delicate in its presentation than their other designs. They have a different design team involved with the TKR cartridge.
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No I have not owned them, but have heard them several times on familiar systems of my friends. Some sonic qualities of the TKR are described very well in this brief excerpt from its Hi-Fi Choice review: "I developed a very healthy respect for this delightfully smooth and transparent cartridge, but it took a day or three to fall in love with it. There's very little to criticise about the sound per se, save some lack of vividness and power. It's very delicate, with a wide dynamic range, but it is also rather laid back in presentation. This is a real smoothie. The price is high, but it's well worth checking out if you're looking for laid-back transparency, and value the low level of needle-talk."
 
Hello folks,

A few months ago I replaced my EMT XSD15 (The TSD15 with the SME mount ) with a Lyra Delos because of an overwhelming bass with the EMT on my big Harbeths.
I sinced worked on the isolation and position of the Harbeths and have a superb bass now so I decided to try the EMT again.

This is a very special cart indeed.
I would say that it is halfway between the vintage sound of the SPU's and the modern highly resolved sound of today.
You will find clearly higher resolution carts than this one, including in the modern EMT series.
But the level of details provided by the TSD 15 is more than enough for me.
It is a very very musical unit. Perfectly matched to the tone of my Shindo system. In the sense that it draws you more and more into the music and not into a "sound listener". The Auditorium 23 Hommage SUT made for it by Keith Aschenbrenner is just a piece of art and extracts the very best of the EMT.
There are way better carts in the absolute Hifi terms. Clearly. My Lyra Delos is just one of them.

But carts who connect my ears TIGHTLY with the music like the TSD15 ? Not so many imho.

The TSD15 is the oldest cart that EMT never ceased the production and I can understand why very easily.

Many thanks to Mr. Jonathan Halpern for rediscovering its superb musical qualities and for asking Mr. Aschenbrenner to design a SUT for it.

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Jerome W said:
Hello folks,

A few months ago I replaced my EMT XSD15 (The TSD15 with the SME mount ) with a Lyra Delos because of an overwhelming bass with the EMT on my big Harbeths.
I sinced worked on the isolation and position of the Harbeths and have a superb bass now so I decided to try the EMT again.

This is a very special cart indeed.
I would say that it is halfway between the vintage sound of the SPU's and the modern highly resolved sound of today.
You will find clearly higher resolution carts than this one, including in the modern EMT series.
But the level of details provided by the TSD 15 is more than enough for me.
It is a very very musical unit. Perfectly matched to the tone of my Shindo system. In the sense that it draws you more and more into the music and not into a "sound listener". The Auditorium 23 Hommage SUT made for it by Keith Aschenbrenner is just a piece of art and extracts the very best of the EMT.
There are way better carts in the absolute Hifi terms. Clearly. My Lyra Delos is just one of them.

But carts who connect my ears TIGHTLY with the music like the TSD15 ? Not so many imho.

The TSD15 is the oldest cart that EMT never ceased the production and I can understand why very easily.

Many thanks to Mr. Jonathan Halpern for rediscovering its superb musical qualities and for asking Mr. Aschenbrenner to design a SUT for it.



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I told you not to sell you old one! They are fantastic carts!


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Indeed Good to see the venerable EMT cart getting the Kudos and exposure it deserves. The design has been with us for a fair length of time.

The Carts have always been well known amongst serious audiophiles WW--now the US is joining the Club--kudos at it's price it delivers in spades!

Enjoy yours J:)

Bruce
 
A little ways back in this thread, but would love to hear from the member who bought the JSD-6. They were going to chime back in, with a comparison to the TSD-15. Cheers -Don
 
Below are photos of my EMT JSD S75. I hope other EMT fans enjoy. The cartridge with only 7 hours on it sounds great, but is not broken in yet.

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WOW! This cartridge is so beatiful... I would buy it in the short to improve the sound quality of my analog set up.. @Jperry can you describe the sound characteristics, and what differentiates from the younger sister TSD 15? :happy:
 
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