Can We Predict in Which Systems Audiophiles Will Like vdH Cartridges?
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Ron, you wrote that you think this comment is off-topic and that it has nothing to do with the original post, but I think that is only because you overlooked the importance of the arm in the systems in which people like the Colibrí cartridges. You did not include it in your opening post and I think that was an oversight.
There is a significant set of WBF members here who use the SME 3012R tonearm with this cartridge and that has to be taken into account.
At the very least that specific arm or tonearms should be included in your list of system generalizations in which this cartridge satisfies the owner.
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I like to listen to female voices, Jazz, Folk and so on.
Using a Colibri Cart really often show sharp sibilants ,
this might be , because of a lot of bad recordings in my collection , but the colibri has no forgiving.
So I prefer carts, which are more universal in usage. (like my current Etsuro Gold oder Soundsmith Hyperion)
Listening to more string type music (violins, cello...) a Colibri can show great resolution and tone,
a performance which (for my ears) is unique.
In my set ups the Colibri was never the all rounder, more reserved for the special moment with good recorded records
Whenever a new Colibri type is on the market, I am buying the cart to give him the next chance.
Sometimes it stays longer, sometimes I am selling faster.
A Colibri is like a Liaisons dangereuses , sometimes very short, sometimes longer, but you will remember all the time
Using a Colibri Cart really often show sharp sibilants ,
this might be , because of a lot of bad recordings in my collection , but the colibri has no forgiving.
So I prefer carts, which are more universal in usage. (like my current Etsuro Gold oder Soundsmith Hyperion)
Listening to more string type music (violins, cello...) a Colibri can show great resolution and tone,
a performance which (for my ears) is unique.
In my set ups the Colibri was never the all rounder, more reserved for the special moment with good recorded records
Whenever a new Colibri type is on the market, I am buying the cart to give him the next chance.
Sometimes it stays longer, sometimes I am selling faster.
A Colibri is like a Liaisons dangereuses , sometimes very short, sometimes longer, but you will remember all the time
So, the Esturo Gold is the Miss Universe allrounder. And the vdh a Miss Angelina Jolie.
(This is just to tickle MikeL
)
So, the Esturo Gold is the Miss Universe allrounder. And the vdh a Miss Angelina Jolie.
(This is just to tickle MikeL
my 2 cents is that in this case Miss Universe also can do the 'nasty' Angelina thing fully too.
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Not sure I would agree. He is very pleasant every time I meet him and doubly engaging when you sit down with a few coffees with him. We didn't even talk audio!
Did he touch on matters to do with health, Howie? That's when it starts getting crazy...
Apart from SME 3012r & V, Vdh has also sounded excellent with Schroeder, Schick, kuzma 4p, and a bespoke arm.
The problem with this thread is people are referring to different VDHs. The thread makes sense only if they refer to same installation of vdh. It is quite understandable some do not like it at all, but that might have nothing to do with the sound heard by those who prefer it
i disagree.
my 10 Colbri's all had common characteristics. the Strad's were some different and the MS was a breed apart to further degree. but all still a Colibri no doubt. which always involved some magic going on.
just my opinion.
Or just in general ?do you guys lack something meaningful to do before x-mas?
Maybe; I don't know particular members who have these amps and fit either group. But it is currently part of the theory.
Yes, I also found that the tonearm is a key part in tonearm compatibility. Cables also affect this aspect significantly.
I am using mainly the Graham Phantom III on the TechDas. I used the vdHul Master Signature with success until I stupidly broke it and I am now using either a vdH Black Beauty , a Sumiko Palo Santos or a Kiseki Agatha Ruby when I want the full, vibrant and old fashioned drive of my younger days. The Kiseki goes in the SME 3012R.
I hope to get the vdH MS repaired back soon.
Given how good vdh sounds in the detailed drivers of TAD beryllium as well as vintage WE, I don't think this is a factor. I have also heard it through vox Palladian and Magico Q7 mk2. That said, each time I liked it the electronics were tube but then apart from rare exceptions I usually like tube phonos and amps. I never had the chance to listen it to in the few rare SS gear. The issue is the rogue vdh carts would sound edgy no matter what gear you have
There are a three intersections with Dartzeel in the "VdH high frequency excessiveness" group that I'm personally aware of, for what it's worth.
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