What Cartridge(s) Is Everyone Using

[pcosta]

I now have added another cartridge.
After waiting since March, I got a Lyra Kleos SL. It is the "Single Layer" version of the Kleos with a 0.25mv output. Sounds real good with my Tron Syren preamp. Real nice with vocals in the limited listening I have done with it.
I was using an Ortofon MC Windfeld for a while then in the last three months I have added a Dynavector XV-1s, and a Kondo IO-M. I have only one tonearm right now, but would like to add a second, and I will be investigating options at RMAF. The IO-M will be taking a break. I sold my second phonostage so no MM option to run the matching Kondo transformer.

 

[Garth]

I have a Lyra Atlas on a Tri planar arm and a clear audio statement table with a burmester phono 100

 

[Elliot G.]

I have a current Goldfinger cartridge that has a broken cantilever.
Anyone want to buy it? It can be re-tipped which is really a new cartridge.

Any interest just message me and make an offer

 

[dcc]

Transfiguration Proteus.

 

[PeterA]

My Sonic Labs Signature Gold and Air Tight PC-1 Supreme

 

[Frank750]

I mounted a new Koetsu Coralstone yesterday. I've lusted after one for the past couple of years. My lust has been rewarded. Only 7 hours on it and it is FANTASTIC! I've been listening exclusively to a Goldfinger Statement for the past few years, actually on my second one. This is going to be an interesting showdown. I'm surprised at how good the Coralstone is already.

 

[rockitman]

I mounted a new Koetsu Coralstone yesterday. I've lusted after one for the past couple of years. My lust has been rewarded. Only 7 hours on it and it is FANTASTIC! I've been listening exclusively to a Goldfinger Statement for the past few years, actually on my second one. This is going to be an interesting showdown. I'm surprised at how good the Coralstone is already.

You can't beat a Coralstone, you can always get different sound favors with the uber line carts. Just watch your cantilever. $4,500 is a tough pill to swallow for Coralstone carelessness like I Have experienced lately.

 

[Frank750]

You can't beat a Coralstone, you can always get different sound favors with the uber line carts. Just watch your cantilever. $4,500 is a tough pill to swallow for Coralstone carelessness like I Have experienced lately.

I'm having a tough time with the "hidden stylus". Hard to get a brush to it. The Goldfinger is right there in your face. Maybe easier to break but certainly easier to see and clean.

 

[PeterA]

I mounted a new Koetsu Coralstone yesterday. I've lusted after one for the past couple of years. My lust has been rewarded. Only 7 hours on it and it is FANTASTIC! I've been listening exclusively to a Goldfinger Statement for the past few years, actually on my second one. This is going to be an interesting showdown. I'm surprised at how good the Coralstone is already.

Congratulations Frank. I think Koetsu and SME is a combination that has gone way back.

You and Christian seem to have similar tastes, at least as far as cartridges, amps and cables go. Please keep us updated on how you think the Coralstone compares to your Goldfinger.

 

[PeterA]

I'm having a tough time with the "hidden stylus". Hard to get a brush to it. The Goldfinger is right there in your face. Maybe easier to break but certainly easier to see and clean.

Frank, what kind of alignment protractor do you use?

 

[Frank750]

Frank, what kind of alignment protractor do you use?

Was going to get the Mint but now I'd need 2 of them so I held off. I just used the standard SME set up for now. Looking at different options.

 

[PeterA]

Was going to get the Mint but now I'd need 2 of them so I held off. I just used the standard SME set up for now. Looking at different options.

The German SMARTractor is one I would consider. It seems precise, universal, easy to use, but expensive.

 

[rockitman]

The German SMARTractor is one I would consider. It seems precise, universal, easy to use, but expensive.

My version of a German smart tractor....

 

[Frank750]

Was going to get the Mint but now I'd need 2 of them so I held off. I just used the standard SME set up for now. Looking at different options.

I'll look into it. Thanks!

I'll tell you Peter, I'm sitting here with my mouth open in amazement at what I'm hearing from this Coralstone.....wow!!
I wasn't expecting this. It's kinda blowing the doors off the Goldfinger already. Top to bottom, clarity, zero distortion. Not a hint of glare or harshness. It is really something.

 

[Frank750]

My version of a German smart tractor....

Is that your's?

 

[rockitman]

Is that your's?

No, but any serious Porsche collector has one. ...jerry seinfeld Does I am sure. lol

 

[kleinbje]

Very curious to see how the Kleos Sl compares to your other carts. I'm running one on a Classic 3D into an EAR SUT 6ohm / Lamm LP2. I absolutely love it, I listen to mostly rock and it tracks everything.

 

[Bruce B]

I had the Goldfinger for a few months. When I heard the Coralstone, the Goldfinger got sold. The Coralstone is a thing of beauty, especially on these SME tables.

 

[number95]

Can anybody who tried both Azule and Coralstone comment on how these Koetsus compare to each other?

 

[Bruce B]

Can anybody who tried both Azule and Coralstone comment on how these Koetsus compare to each other?

I've heard both but unfortunately they were in different systems