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 to remember what the SPU sounded like when it was new, but it seemed like a major step up from the 103 at the time.
I listen primarily to vintage records across all decades, with a focus on the late 60s and early 70s. I do have a handful of modern reissues and more recent releases. I think I’m looking for something that blends the best of a vintage sound and a modern sound, if that exists, as well as something that has simpatico with the rest of my system.
Here are my ideas:
Joe
I listen primarily to vintage records across all decades, with a focus on the late 60s and early 70s. I do have a handful of modern reissues and more recent releases. I think I’m looking for something that blends the best of a vintage sound and a modern sound, if that exists, as well as something that has simpatico with the rest of my system.
Here are my ideas:
- Retip the SPU Synergy with the same elliptical needle
- Retip the Synergy with a line contact by Soundsmith or similar
- Stick with an SPU but try a Royal GM MKii – not crazy about the low output and need for a SUT
- Try someone new: EMT JSD 6
- Or Charisma Audio Signature One cartridge
Joe