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    My Little Barn

    Sweet-looking machines. Curious how these sound vs your TAT 1M2 table.
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    Kuzma SAFIR 9

    Just following back up with further thoughts on my MSL Platnium Signature cartridge. I said I thought it was a bit "polite" sounding, this on my Kuzma Safir arm. Had preferred the MSL Gold Sig over the Platinum. Well, I received a CS Port Linear Arm AFU1-2 so tried the MSL Sig Platinum installed...
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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    You are 100% correct the original was/is a wonderful cartridge, always enjoyed it. Glad you are as well. ;)
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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    Of course. My original Sussurro MkII was a wonderful cartridge but the Gold version just eclipses it in so many ways. It has more "life" and dynamics and just grabs my attention. I love this cartridge so much that I have a "sealed" Hyperion-MR MKII that I'm not even anxious to open and install.
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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    I've been REALLY enjoying my Sussurro MKII Gold one of my favorite cartridges, even more so than my MSL Sig Platinum. (Anyone want to buy a lightly used MSL? :) ) SM dealer disclaimer
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    Belt Drive vs Direct Drive and which one?

    Thanks @bonzo75 for the info much appreciated.
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    Belt Drive vs Direct Drive and which one?

    Hate to side-track these discussions but who has had direct experience using the Top Wing Suzaku?
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    Belt Drive vs Direct Drive and which one?

    So was researching info on the Suzaku and came across this info on another Forum thread. "The Top Wing Suzaku is clearly a moving magnet. My understanding is that the low output is a consequence of using a very small coil to minimise capacitance and minimise inductance in the overall design -...
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    Belt Drive vs Direct Drive and which one?

    Is this the Topwing cartridge you are referring to? Suzaku https://www.topwing.jp/RedSparrow.html
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    Belt Drive vs Direct Drive and which one?

    At this point they both sound a bit different can't say which I like better. I can say that with my MSL Sig Platinum, it sounds better on the AFU1 than the Safir, a better match IMO but I still like the SoundSmith Sussurro Gold LE more on the Safir. Crazy how things change from arm to arm.
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    Belt Drive vs Direct Drive and which one?

    2 completely different tables and arms. I saw and quickly used the Reed 5T at last year's Axpona and thought it looked and sounded wonderful listening through some Franco Serblin Ktema speakers and Air Tight amps. Will be interested in hearing your thoughts between the 2 setups. I recently got...
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    Would like to hear your impressions of using the M21 direct (when not using vinyl) and then adding in the M20. This is something I'll have to try myself someday although with my M12. Enjoy ;)
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    Couldn't agree more! I'm less than 30 minutes away. Got to actually watch them drill out a 2nd port on the back of my M12 so I now have dual ports, a LAN & IS2 connections. Wish you luck with your new gear.
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    Hi @Macattack just curious why you are selling your M32's? A short while ago I brought in a new pair of M28's to compare to my M25 and even after 30 days of use going back to my M25 I preferred the M25. Had 2 other guys over and we went back and forth and the M25, in my system and to my ears...
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    My Little Barn

    Thanks @dcc . Can you tell me what differences you heard? Did you try it with a MSL cartridge?
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    My Little Barn

    Anyone use the MSL SH-1rh headshell on the CS Port AFU1 tonearm? Thoughts?
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    Furutech project V1

    The PSD is closer to the Furutech Pure Power 6 NCF Super Barrier Power Distributor that retails at $9800. The only thing I don't like about the PP6 is its ergonomics with the connections off each of the 3 sides instead of the top. As for the PSD units I've now owned 3 units and currently have...
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    My Little Barn

    Thanks @dcc . Are you suggesting the cable from the RCA'S to headshell? Or RCA'S from back of arm to SUT or phono-pre? I'll be 1st trying a new Signature Silver Series by Audiomica for that connection. What headshells would you recommend?
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    My Little Barn

    @dcc I've ordered the CS Port AFU1 linear tracker and hope it will be shipping in a few weeks. I ordered it with just the too plate to mount on my TAT1M2 but will have to remove my Safir arm. Easy process just to remove 2 screws on the mounting plate. Any suggestions when setting up the AFU1...
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    Kuzma SAFIR 9

    It was fine just a bit "polite" sounding. I wanted a bit more energy and life, the Sussuro has that but it does lack the inner detail and transparency that the MSL has. As I had stated above, to me the MSL Gold Sig was a better match for my taste.
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    Kuzma SAFIR 9

    Currently I'm running the new SoundSmith Sussurro Gold Limited Edition and it's a winner on the Safir. It does not have the inner detail that my MSL Platinum brings out but it gives more energy and slightly better low frequencies. I bought the new SM Hyperion-MR MKII but it's still sealed, think...
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    Kuzma SAFIR 9

    Will also agree that whatever is mounted on a Safir arm it will tell the truth, whether you like it or not is all another story. Each one of us has a unique perception of what sounds more natural or correct, none of it is wrong.
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    Kuzma SAFIR 9

    @ationg I owned both the MSL Gold & Platinum and sold the Gold to buy a Platinum. I much prefered the Gold....again on the Safir. I'm not saying the Gold is a better cartridge but for my tatste and both cartridges were used on the Safir arm, I'd go for the Gold.
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    Kuzma SAFIR 9

    @ationg you "might" be right. I prefer my SoundSmith Sussurro Gold LE over my MSL Platinum Sig. Seems the MSL is just a bit too detailed, it's also a more "polite" sounding cartridge so I prefer the excitement of the SM. I thought the MSL Gold Signature was the better sounding cartridge on my...
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    The music now gains in the inner detail, and it sounds spotlessly clean with lots of space making the stage wide and deep combined with a beautiful powerful and layered soundstage. Yes, this with an Audiomica Andra Reference Ethernet cable in place of the suppled IS2 cable. From my understanding...
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    Don't know yet, looooong day, it took me extra time to get to the factory and back b/c of a snow storm then just in from 4th time out shoveling. Will keep you posted once I can relax and have a listen.
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    My M12 now has been updated with dual ports, an I2S super-performance to be used with the new Bricasti M19 transport and also an Ethernet connection for streaming. Took about 1-1/2 hours to complete, see attached video of the CNC machine (still trying to upload video). at work at the Bricasti...
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    Furutech project V1

    Erik keep us posted and take some pics of your set-up. It will take over 300 hrs to break-in and sound hard initially but be patient.
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    My understanding is they will use original LAN board and add the IS2 above or to the side. They gave me the IS2 board so I can change out and have a listen, very simple. Our units will have to go back to Bricasti so they can drill out another port on the back panel. Luckily I'm less than 30...
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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    I'm told they will be sometime in the 1st Q 2024

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