Hi all - been reading these forums for a few years, but just joined. My rig is listed in my signature, but I'm using a Clearaudio Innovation Wood TT with their 12" Universal arm, and their Jubilee MC II cartridge. I actually have a great sound that I love and all my guests have great things to say when they hear my system - but just like all of us, I'm just trying to take it to the next level I had a Sutherland 2020 phonostage, but sold it because I actually prefer the stage built-in to my McIntosh C53 pre - the gain is fixed at 60dB and I'm loading at 1000 ohms. I've heard my entire system at my LAD with the AR PH9 stage and the Mc MP1100, although at different times and in different rooms, the sound I remember liking most was the AR PH9. So, yes, I could just go with that, but wanted to see what others are using with their Clearaudio MC carts. I understand there are of course differences between each of CA's MC carts, but amongst their top 6 (the ones with the star-shaped heads), there is also much in common, so regardless of which model you own, I'd be interested in hearing what your using and why you like it. -cheers!
PS: Couldn't help adding this slightly off-topic query, but have any of you owned the previous versions of the Goldfinger or Jubilee when they were fitted with the Gyger S stylus, and now own the current production which has instead, their new Prime Line stylus? I'd be interested in hearing your take on the stylus switch - I did own the previous Jubilee MC that had the Gyger and absolutely loved it, then had a nightmare accident and replaced it at a discount through their customer loyalty program without knowing they're now made with Prime Line styli. I noticed it as soon as the first few bars played and did some research to find out why it sounded so different and then discovered they retired the Gyger styli. I still love my Jubilee, but feel it sorta lost a little magic... How about you?
PS: Couldn't help adding this slightly off-topic query, but have any of you owned the previous versions of the Goldfinger or Jubilee when they were fitted with the Gyger S stylus, and now own the current production which has instead, their new Prime Line stylus? I'd be interested in hearing your take on the stylus switch - I did own the previous Jubilee MC that had the Gyger and absolutely loved it, then had a nightmare accident and replaced it at a discount through their customer loyalty program without knowing they're now made with Prime Line styli. I noticed it as soon as the first few bars played and did some research to find out why it sounded so different and then discovered they retired the Gyger styli. I still love my Jubilee, but feel it sorta lost a little magic... How about you?
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