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    Headshell and compliance

    What about a headshell that is 10.5 g? Is there a recommended source to do these calculations and a source to better explain compliance, resonant frequencies, and related issues? From reading around, I'm starting to piece together a better understanding. I still don't have a sense how impactful...
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    Headshell and compliance

    I am looking for a headshell to use with a Schick 12" arm (effective mass of 11 gms) and a Dynavector XV-1s (12.6 gms). I was hoping to use the Schick headshell (15.6 gms) but am learning something lighter would be better. Is there an optimum range for headshell weight with this arm and...
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    Retip or upgrade Ortofon SPU Synergy?

    Any thoughts on the Charisma Audio Signature One?
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    Retip or upgrade Ortofon SPU Synergy?

    I would like to try a Royal -- the Schick's do not have that kind of fine adjustment though. How much gain do you have in your Naim?
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    Retip or upgrade Ortofon SPU Synergy?

    That makes sense. Since you have tried so many SPUs, if I was going to pivot to something else, any suggestions?
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    Retip or upgrade Ortofon SPU Synergy?

    Yes, I'm considering that approach. Does it make sense to put a line contact needle on this cartridge?
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    Retip or upgrade Ortofon SPU Synergy?

    I’ve been using and enjoying an Ortofon SPU Synergy for a couple years. Now that the needle is worn, I went back to my Denon 103 with a Midas body – though now retipped with a line contact needle. I think I like the change – more detail and tracks some modern reissues better. However, it’s hard...
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    Phonostage for mono

    Great -- that's what I thought. Last questions I think for now: do I need an SUT designed for mono like Bob's? I've e-mailed Sculpture asking if they have designed one for mono -- no reply yet. Any other SUTs in the 1k range have one for mono?
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    Phonostage for mono

    That's what I'm thinking. By "Miyajima system", do you mean just their mono zero cartridge and another cheaper SUT like Sculpture A or Bob's Device or do you mean a mono system composed of the mono zero cartridge running through the Miyajima ETR Mono SUT that is connected to the MM Herron...
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    Phonostage for mono

    In response to the above two posts . . . I have an Ortofon SPU Synergy G with 0.5 mv output. I think I prefer additional gain and volume although it sounds fantastic through the Herron and LTA. The Miyajima Mono Zero 0.4 mv output. Not sure how this translates to the gain ratios...
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    Phonostage for mono

    Starting to lean to just trying a less expensive SUT first. Jenson, Sculpture, Rothwell or similar. My Herron phono stage has a MM gain of 43 dB. With the Miyajima Mono Zero, what ratio should I look for? I see some different answers out there.
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    Phonostage for mono

    Thanks. I've been strongly considering the Miyajima ETR Mono. Also, the Swissonor Historic 8910 Mono Phono Preamp is of interest. Has anyone used one of these?
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    Phonostage for mono

    I'm adding a Miyajima Mono Zero cartridge to my system and have been considering many phonostages. My mono records for the most part in the 60s with a handful of contemporary mono reissues. I've looked at the charts with the AS mono phonostage, and I think I might only have a a few records in...
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    SPU upgrade

    That's what I guessed about the Hana. Interesting you mention the Denon 103 -- I used one with a Midas body before the SPU Synergy. And I just sent it out to get retipped. I can go with a hyperelliptical which I understand would be related to the Synergy or try a line contact with a boron...
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    SPU upgrade

    Any thoughts on the Hana Red?
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