Emt tsd15

flez007

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I am breaking in my new EMT TSD15 (mounted in an EMT table/arm setup) - I did some research and experienced owners recommend to have an EMT-based analog setup as original as possible (read - all EMT) - describing its sound as relaxed, fleshed-out and involving (something that I like as a description).

As said, the cartridge is still breaking-in, sounds as described but with two minor flaws (which I hope will get over with time), one is a rather "fatty" bass with some recordings, and the other is some lack of resolution (some instruments are shy compared to my reference analog rig).

Looking to get some feedback from EMT or cartridge experts as for where to look for to get some improvements besides waiting for a full break-in.

thanks in advance.
 

jdza

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That's the way they sound. Chubby,wildly swinging arms,big boomy laughs,big hearted and generous but slightly economical with the truth.Look at the forest but don't bother too much with the individual leaves. You either like it or you don't.As they are pro cartridges,they do not really break in-what you get with track 1 is pretty much what you get with track 5000.
 

flez007

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Thanks jdza, I am getting used with its sound, which is in line to both of what I heard moons ago when I bought the turntable as well as with your description. It render a fine portrait of the performance (studio or live) and communicates some drama. Nice!
 
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