Hello, community.
I have the possibility of having three arms on my Technics SL-1000R. I have acquired two new tonearms: Ortofon RS-309D (12) and Ortofon AS-212S (9). My phono has 3 inputs (Luxman EQ500)
Before I start buying and testing, my first thought is: How do I distribute my cartridges?
I listen to a lot of 70's prog-rock, Jazz and some Classical. Most ProgRock records are old, and most Jazz and Classical records are quite modern. My first idea is:
Cartridge 1: MM for old records (Rock/Jazz) (EX,VG+)
Cartridge 2: MC for “audiophile” Rock, Jazz and Classic (UHQR, Tone Poet, 45RPMs…)
Cartridge 3: MM/MC for Mono discs (they are the ones I have the least, but they are "audiophile" reissues)
After deciding this, it comes the Big Problem: Which capsule goes with which arm? Which one do I put on the “stock” arm of the Technics? Which one on the short arm and which one on the long one?
I would love to know how those of you who have more than one tonearm (or one record player) have your cartridges distributed. I know that it is a personal decision and depends on the collection and tastes but I am sure that you can help me not make a beginner mistake
Thanks, happy New Year!
I have the possibility of having three arms on my Technics SL-1000R. I have acquired two new tonearms: Ortofon RS-309D (12) and Ortofon AS-212S (9). My phono has 3 inputs (Luxman EQ500)
Before I start buying and testing, my first thought is: How do I distribute my cartridges?
I listen to a lot of 70's prog-rock, Jazz and some Classical. Most ProgRock records are old, and most Jazz and Classical records are quite modern. My first idea is:
Cartridge 1: MM for old records (Rock/Jazz) (EX,VG+)
Cartridge 2: MC for “audiophile” Rock, Jazz and Classic (UHQR, Tone Poet, 45RPMs…)
Cartridge 3: MM/MC for Mono discs (they are the ones I have the least, but they are "audiophile" reissues)
After deciding this, it comes the Big Problem: Which capsule goes with which arm? Which one do I put on the “stock” arm of the Technics? Which one on the short arm and which one on the long one?
I would love to know how those of you who have more than one tonearm (or one record player) have your cartridges distributed. I know that it is a personal decision and depends on the collection and tastes but I am sure that you can help me not make a beginner mistake
Thanks, happy New Year!