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François made another video showing the whole set up. The last video was focusing on the Phasemation PP-5000 cartridge and the Phasemation EA-2000/T-2000 combo. The Studer A80 tape deck had been temporarily removed from the listening room.
The additional pair of T-2000 is leaving Japan next week.
The PP-5000 ist currently my favorite cart on the EA-2000. Even only paired with Glanz MH-124s it is able to outperform an Aidas Mammoth on Kuzma SAFIR 9 . Two other diamond cantilever carts are ordered, so I am looking forward to hear,
if the Ikeda Akiko or the Audio Technica AT-MC2022 will play in the same league or even better.
It was important for me, that in your set up the PP-5000 has worked in the SAT LM tonearm,
as I never tried an Phasemation cart on a mid weight tonearm, mostly heavy to very heavy tonearms
I love the look and feel of the SAT LM tonearms and the LM-09 might become an alternative for me as well.
François just tested the PP-5000 on my former SAT LM-09 mounted on a Dohmann Helix 1. He felt that it was not the perfect match compared to the listening sessions we had at my place with LM-12 where the PP-5000 was very impressive. He found that the MSL Signature Platinum was a better match with the LM-09.
I received one of the first M2 versions of the TAT1. I understand from my conversation with Ana Mghty Sound, the French CSPort distributor, that the air bearing of the M2 was slightly different than the one fitted on the previous version. CSPort discovered that the air flow on this revised air bearing could actually be further improved and they shipped a newly designed air bearing to Ana Mighty Sound which was retroffited on my turntable.
The second pair of Phasemation T-2000 step up transformers has been delivered. The match with the Proteus Transfiguration D is fantastic and allows the cartridge to shine to its fullest.
Following the positive feedback from some members on the Revelation Audio Labs umbilicals, I ordered a pair of Cryo Silver Reference for my Phasemation EA-2000 which I hope receiving soon.
Following the positive feedback from some members on the Revelation Audio Labs umbilicals, I ordered a pair of Cryo Silver Reference for my Phasemation EA-2000 which I hope receiving soon.
Not yet. I just received an USPS shipping notification but the cables have not been picked up yet.
The Revelation Audio Labs umbilicals sound very different to the stock cables. Deeper tighter bass, better extension, loses a little of the density of the stock cables.
They have the exact same locking connectors as the Phasemation which is very cool.
I will be interested to read what you and Shakti hear after insertion and settling.
yea, Brad is extremely slow and he creates the USPS tracking # well before he ships the cables. Just sit tight, as he will ship them.
Cheers
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The Revelation Audio Labs umbilicals have landed yesterday. They are gently settling in. It is too early to draw some final conclusions but the first comparative listening sessions have revealed an increased transparency with tighter bass.
Thanks to François from Ana Mighty Sound, I had the chance to listen to the two versions of the pre-production darTZeel cartridges in my system - no pictures allowed ;-) These were adapted to normal phonostages. The final version of the darTZeel cartridges will have lower output impedance, implying a much lower output voltage that only darTZeel phono stages will properly handle.
The cartridges have identical specs except for the cantilever (ruby and diamond) and the stylus shape.
Both cartridges were fitted with a Phasemation CS-1000 headshell and Elpispandora headshell leads. They were consecutively mounted on the CSPort linear tracking tonearm.
We compared the cartridges against my MSL Signature Platinum that is mounted on the SAT tonearm.
I preferred the diamond version over the ruby one. The tight bass, the tonal balance and the soundstage were impressive and were superior to the recently auditioned Phasemation PP-5000. I only had a minor reservation with a subjective feeling that the MSL had more "meat" but this may be due to the fact the cartridges still need to break in as they only been played a few hours.
I truly enjoyed the listening session and I am confident that those who will acquire the darTZeel cartridge and phono stage combo are for a treat that will knock their socks off
The cartridges have identical specs except for the cantilever (ruby and diamond) and the stylus shape.
Both cartridges were fitted with a Phasemation CS-1000 headshell and Elpispandora headshell leads. They were consecutively mounted on the CSPort linear tracking tonearm.
We compared the cartridges against my MSL Signature Platinum that is mounted on the SAT tonearm.
I preferred the diamond version over the ruby one. The tight bass, the tonal balance and the soundstage were impressive and were superior to the recently auditioned Phasemation PP-5000. I only had a minor reservation with a subjective feeling that the MSL had more "meat" but this may be due to the fact the cartridges still need to break in as they only been played a few hours.
I truly enjoyed the listening session and I am confident that those who will acquire the darTZeel cartridge and phono stage combo are for a treat that will knock their socks off
thanks dcc. exciting now to have feedback for the darTZeel cartridges in a known system with a known reference. obviously i own the same CS Port linear tracking tone arm. and your comments about the compare of the two other top level cartridges helps. those are heady company. these must be very special.
next week i will be at the SoCal audio show where Herve Delatraz of darTZeel will show both the 'Founder Series' cartridges, not sure whether they are like the one's you heard, or the 'final' version. also in the system will be a new limited edition of the Durand Tosca LE Flagship tonearm, which is a significant upgrade over my 2 standard Durand Tosca tonearms. i've not personally heard this version of the Tosca yet.
between the dart carts and the new Tosca i'm really looking forward to that show.
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Hi Mike,
The 'Founder Series' cartridges are the final versions with the matching phono preamp whereas I listened to the pre-production ones.
Kind regards,
Denis
The 'Founder Series' cartridges are the final versions with the matching phono preamp whereas I listened to the pre-production ones.
Kind regards,
Denis
I am lucky having a knowledgeable technician who takes care of my two tape decks. The Studer A80 RC recently came back from a periodic maintenance.
The dashpots have been reconditioned by Audio House. One of the motors was showing some odd behaviours. I have several fully overhauled spare motors and the replacement was done in a breeze. The opto switches of the command keyboard were swapped against new ones. My tech fully realigned the transport mechanics and electronics. He took the opportunity for upgrading some cards as well.
Listening to tapes on a well calibrated master recorder with upgraded repro electronics is just a great experience. A WBF member recently paid me a visit and we mainly listened to tapes. This has convinced him to return to that medium.
The dashpots have been reconditioned by Audio House. One of the motors was showing some odd behaviours. I have several fully overhauled spare motors and the replacement was done in a breeze. The opto switches of the command keyboard were swapped against new ones. My tech fully realigned the transport mechanics and electronics. He took the opportunity for upgrading some cards as well.
Listening to tapes on a well calibrated master recorder with upgraded repro electronics is just a great experience. A WBF member recently paid me a visit and we mainly listened to tapes. This has convinced him to return to that medium.
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