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moonloopsun

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Hi there,

I am new to the Forum and really hope to find some good recommendation from some experts here...
I just got into the Vinyl world not long ago, and I have a Pro-Ject Carbon that I am honestly not so happy with... Its a bit too fragile and not the best sound.

I considered a change to a new ClearAudio Concept or to a second hand (nearly mint) Technics MK6K1 that a friend has.
I would love to understand what does it really mean when I buy a second hand Technics normally? Would I need to buy a new Cartridge / Needle because the build in one that originally come with the Technics (barely used) is not the best for my kind of music?
(I listen to Rock music normally).
And If I do need to change one, than, which one would you guys recommend ?
Or should I go for the ClearAudio Concept Turntable ?
That's for 100% home use..

I have a Yamaha CX-A5100 Amp, and KEF R900 Speakers.
Thanks a lot for your time, Looking forward to hear from you guys.
 

jfrech

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I'm not that familiar with that model of Technics. Is the Clearaudio new and something that will be set up professionally? (assuming you can't do this?)...if so the CA might yield the best outcome. Good luck
 

JackD201

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Being a Technics owner (original 1200Mk2s and M5Gs) since my high school days I would say that they play well rock pretty well with a suited MM cartridge. Carts that would come to mind among current production MMs are those from Ortofon and Shure. A safe inexpensive bet for rock would be the Shure 44-7. I find modern Stantons too tipped up in the presence range. The Ortofons and Shures today are typically full bodied and forgiving so go well with solid state amps and speakers with metal dome tweeters. The forgiving nature is welcome for electric guitars particularly the rhythm guitars.

While well isolated mechanically the DD motors and thin platter with stock mat is rather rumbly but again that is not so much an issue with rock. I think low mass belt drives typically lose out considerably on percussive force when compared to DDs or Rim/idlers for that matter so they might be more suitable for music that is less saturated. This will take the form of a sense of leanness and an emphasis on the upper midrange. Distortion from guitar amps for example could become rather fatiguing and drum kits miniaturized. Just my opinion, as always YMMV.
 

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