Cartridge Recommendation for VPI Classic - Blu-ray Forum

richteer · 06-22-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I think in all of our auditioning adventures, trying to have a listen to a cartridge of interest is one of the most difficult. Especially today with the seemingly fewer and fewer independant audio dealers about and the shift to digital even more so.

Agreed. Assuming all goes well (work is still in progress behind the scenes), this is something I hope my Vinylphile Magazine* will address. Of course, there's no substitute for listening with your own ears in your own system, but reviews can certainly help narrow down the options to 2 or 3 shortlisted cartridges, which ine can try to audition personally.

* I'm very close to making a go/no-go decision. Stay tuned!

Johnny Vinyl · 06-22-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by richteer

Agreed. Assuming all goes well (work is still in progress behind the scenes), this is something I hope my Vinylphile Magazine* will address. Of course, there's no substitute for listening with your own ears in your own system, but reviews can certainly help narrow down the options to 2 or 3 shortlisted cartridges, which ine can try to audition personally.

* I'm very close to making a go/no-go decision. Stay tuned!

Waiting patiently in anticipation!

John

naturephoto1 · 06-22-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Waiting patiently in anticipation!

John

As am I.

Rich

richteer · 06-23-2009, 01:21 AM

Thanks for the support, guys. I appreciate it.

joe1515 · 06-23-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Waiting patiently in anticipation!

John

Especially me!

joe1515 · 06-24-2009, 02:00 PM

What about Benz Micro or Shelter?

naturephoto1 · 06-24-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1515

What about Benz Micro or Shelter?

Both are fine makers of cartridges with a wide range of cartridges at many price levels.

Rich

Johnny Vinyl · 06-25-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by joe1515

What about Benz Micro or Shelter?

The name Benz scares my bank acount!

John

naturephoto1 · 06-25-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

The name Benz scares my bank acount!

John

John,

The Benz Micro line starts at about $250 US. They do run to at least $5,000 for those at the upper end of the line.

Rich

Johnny Vinyl · 06-25-2009, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

John,

The Benz Micro line starts at about $250 US. They do run to at least $5,000 for those at the upper end of the line.

Rich

LOL! I know Rich..it was a joke!

John

joe1515 · 06-25-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

John,

The Benz Micro line starts at about $250 US. They do run to at least $5,000 for those at the upper end of the line.

Rich

I was interested in the Benz Micro Glider medium output. Retail price is $1,000.

joe1515 · 06-25-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

The name Benz scares my bank acount!

John

Funny you say that my wife said, what a Mercades

Johnny Vinyl · 06-25-2009, 02:44 PM

Since it more than likely that you won't be able to audition the cartridges you're interested in, I'd suggest nailing down your requirements in terms of musical characteristics and read any reviews for hints on whether one of them comes closest to your preference.

If you purchase one from any of the major online sites, like AcousticSounds, etc., will they allow you to send it back for a full refund within a certain timeframe? Or is that not possible with cartridges?

John

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richteer Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kelowna, BC Trading Score:1	Thanks for the support, guys. I appreciate it.

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joe1515 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:New York	What about Benz Micro or Shelter?

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Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Since it more than likely that you won't be able to audition the cartridges you're interested in, I'd suggest nailing down your requirements in terms of musical characteristics and read any reviews for hints on whether one of them comes closest to your preference. If you purchase one from any of the major online sites, like AcousticSounds, etc., will they allow you to send it back for a full refund within a certain timeframe? Or is that not possible with cartridges? John

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