CSPort has developed a brand new motor for my TAT1 M2 turntable. Not only the new motor is dead silent but it also provides more torque as well as an improved speed stability as shown on my Roadrunner. The soundstage is even better with an increased sense of rythmn.
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I had the chance to compare the new Phasemation PP-5000 cartridge against the My Sonic Lab Signature Platinum.
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I requested François, from Ana Mighty Sound, to bring a second pair of Phasemation T-2000 SUT so we could make direct comparison between these two cartridges and my Transfiguration Proteus Diamond.
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We mounted the PP-5000 and the MSL on the SAT LM-12 tonearm.
The PP-5000 is fitted with a diamond cantilever like my Proteus D. Its sonic signature is similar to the Proteus D though it provides a wider soundstage with more transparency. The MSL Platinum Signature is more energetic and somehow rougher than the PP-5000.
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Should I only have one cartridge, the PP-5000 would be definitely the one I would take. However because of its similar sonic signature with the Proteus D, my choice of second cartridge is the MSL Signature Platinum. Should I replace the Proteus D, the PP-5000 will definitely be the cartridge I would pick.
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This comparative listening session has convinced me to replace the Consolidated Audio Silver SUT by a second pair of Phasemation T-2000 which should arrive soon.