Matt
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Hi, all.
I have both a previous-generation Grado green and an Ortofon X3-MC cartridge (with no stylus). I am using Stax Classic II cans to listen to this table and I really loved the Grado's warm midrange and rolled highs, which paired well with the ultra-detailed but colder and brighter electrostats.
I am considering an Ortofon re-tip, which I believe would cost nearly as much as just getting a new X3-MC cartridge. What shall I gain by using this more expensive cartridge? Do you think the synergy will be the same? The Grado, motor-intereference hum aside, was really something special.
I think that this Dual was built around Ortofon cartridges, so I'm curious to know any sonic compromises I might be throwing into the mix here. Obviously it would be a lot cheaper to just stick with what I like, the Grado, but I'm intrigued since I own the darn Ortofon anyways.
Best,
Matt
I have both a previous-generation Grado green and an Ortofon X3-MC cartridge (with no stylus). I am using Stax Classic II cans to listen to this table and I really loved the Grado's warm midrange and rolled highs, which paired well with the ultra-detailed but colder and brighter electrostats.
I am considering an Ortofon re-tip, which I believe would cost nearly as much as just getting a new X3-MC cartridge. What shall I gain by using this more expensive cartridge? Do you think the synergy will be the same? The Grado, motor-intereference hum aside, was really something special.
I think that this Dual was built around Ortofon cartridges, so I'm curious to know any sonic compromises I might be throwing into the mix here. Obviously it would be a lot cheaper to just stick with what I like, the Grado, but I'm intrigued since I own the darn Ortofon anyways.
Best,
Matt