Interesting, @christensenleif@msn.com uses the Holton on his massive bass horns
Let me try to explain the sonics differences. I am not very good at describing and easily loss for words. Hope you don't mind. I have only tried DSAauio on Axiom and Esturo Gold on Graham but not vs versa yet. The DSAUDIO/Axiom combo has a very high resolution and density. When listening to a large symphony piece, each piece of instruments can be heard/seen in its position in space. I can also hear the sense of space around each piece of instruments. It is a gentlemen, well composed, full of confidence and keep everything under control. The Estura Gold/Graham has a lower resolution and density (only relative to DSAudio, it is one of the best I have heard). But it is still very dynamic. With Graham Elite, may be due to the shorter arm. It is more exciting, particularly in rock music. It is a young lady, full of energy, flamboyant but sometimes almost out of control but not in a bad way.Thank you for that explanation. It makes sense. The comparison involves both the different cartridges and the different arms. I find it difficult to attribute the sound heard to just the cartridges. Do you have a preference between the two arms, and also between the two cartridges? I always find it difficult to make such comparisons, even if only one variable changes, because the set up process may always be slightly different. I guess we do the best we can until satisfied.
Wow that’s some great information and I’ll work on getting optimal setup - for what I have available to me - this weekend.The Grand Master Equalizer is very sensitive to vibration. I tried many different footers and isolation methods and now end up using Accurion i4 active isolation platform for the main unit and Stillpoints Ultra 5 for the power supply. This combination gives the best sound in my system.
The sound is also different with the long and short umbilical cords. You may want to try them both. The short ones do not always sound better.
HI RonI am told there is no digital component at all. If there were, then I would not be excited.
I had a home demo of both units and significantly preferred the EMM Labs equalizer in my room. Better detail and more natural sounding. I didn't find the two very close in performance to my ears, and would definitely encourage a home demo of both in your own system if you were deciding between the two. You can PM me for details of the EMM Labs dealer who easily arranged my 2-week home demo if that would help you.I’m seriously considering a Grand Master with the Master 1 EQ. Can you describe the difference between the Master 1 EQ and the EMM Labs unit?
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