2CH Audio Wishlist! - Blu-ray Forum

Johnny Vinyl · 10-15-2008, 01:17 AM

I've been doing a lot of research as you can well imagine, because this is a major project for me. And although I haven't listened to every conceivable equipment combination that is out there (an impossible task), I think I have decided on a TT.

I am quite sure I am going to go with the VPI - ARIES-3/JMW-9, but I'm not sure about the cartridge, although one of the higher end GRADO's is a consideration as I'm familiar with it's characteristics. I thought long and hard about the Oracle Delphi, but it's out of my league right now. I think spending any money I saved on a better cartridge and a seperate phono stage would be a wiser choice.

To the analog audiophiles out there...I need your help. I don't want to stick with GRADO just because I'm familiar with them. But since I can't listen to most of what is out there (or even a fraction), I would love to hear your opinion on some other cartridge manufacturer's products and if they match well with the VPI I'm comtemplating on getting.

My musical tastes are varied, but I find when I listen to Jazz, Blues and Classical that I am most immersed in the sound. I don't know if that helps, but I thought it was important enough to mention.

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10-15-2008, 01:17 AM	#13
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	I've been doing a lot of research as you can well imagine, because this is a major project for me. And although I haven't listened to every conceivable equipment combination that is out there (an impossible task), I think I have decided on a TT. I am quite sure I am going to go with the VPI - ARIES-3/JMW-9, but I'm not sure about the cartridge, although one of the higher end GRADO's is a consideration as I'm familiar with it's characteristics. I thought long and hard about the Oracle Delphi, but it's out of my league right now. I think spending any money I saved on a better cartridge and a seperate phono stage would be a wiser choice. To the analog audiophiles out there...I need your help. I don't want to stick with GRADO just because I'm familiar with them. But since I can't listen to most of what is out there (or even a fraction), I would love to hear your opinion on some other cartridge manufacturer's products and if they match well with the VPI I'm comtemplating on getting. My musical tastes are varied, but I find when I listen to Jazz, Blues and Classical that I am most immersed in the sound. I don't know if that helps, but I thought it was important enough to mention.

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