Sounds like this arm is a better match for the M97 than the PL-518, to my ears. Next step is hopefully a Grado Reference Platinum (when the money supply allows it, of course).
Sound is much more open. Switching the cart to the PL-518 almost sounds muddy by comparison (although the difference isn't huge, but it's noticeable). It just seems like the lower-mass of the Thorens tonearm really makes the M97 come alive.
edit: Note to self: don't attempt written communication without your morning coffee
Sound is much more open. Switching the cart to the PL-518 almost sounds muddy by comparison (although the difference isn't huge, but it's noticeable). It just seems like the lower-mass of the Thorens tonearm really makes the M97 come alive.
edit: Note to self: don't attempt written communication without your morning coffee
Sounds like this arm is a better match for the M97 than the PL-518, to my ears. Next step is hopefully a Grado Reference Platinum (when the money supply allows it, of course).
If you can't afford the Platinum, the Sonata is still pretty good. That's what I have on my table. Haven't heard the Platinum to compare though, but the Sonata has a very rich, lush sound.
Edit: My mistake. My the word "platinum", I just assumed it was above the Sonata! Anyhow, if the Sonata sounds great, I'm sure the Platinum sounds good as well. The reviews I read on the platinum in the past were all good.
Well, I didn't know where to post this, but if need be, I'll make a thread.
Just a few moments ago I was setting up to rip a 45 I bought new and have never played before. Everything was swell until the stylus was lowering, but I accidentally had it right off the record, resulting in it dropping into the felt mat for a second. Right after that, it jumped up onto the edge of the record before I pulled it up.
Do you think any damage was done? To my eye (without magnification, which really doesn't help) the stylus looks fine, but I want to be sure before I go ruining my beloved vinyl. I played a record I don't care about much, and it sounded fine...
You should be fine. Just make sure the cantilever and suspension are still fine. If it's sagging or loose, you may want to replace the stylus. Get a jewelers loupe at least and see if the tip is OK. I've had something similar happen to me but the stylus was just fine.
You should be fine. Just make sure the cantilever and suspension are still fine. If it's sagging or loose, you may want to replace the stylus. Get a jewelers loupe at least and see if the tip is OK. I've had something similar happen to me but the stylus was just fine.
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