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In Reply to: HOMC cart recommendations posted by bob24 on November 15, 2024 at 09:48:43:
it is ultimately about moving tip mass, that is the key. As the market shows, there are many successful ways to handle the generated signal.
not to contradict your in process buying decision formation ,but I would suggest looking into the original moving coil design objectives.
because to me, a high output moving coil just seems like a product to fill a market demand , as it contradicts the original design objective of substituting magnets for lighter coils. Adding more coils to increase output also increases the moving mass , so it seems a regressive and illogical design direction, unless one needs to sell product, and the words "moving coil" are associated with top of market designs and will sell product by simple name association.
in the time between then and now, magnetic signal generators have advanced to become lighter, and still retain a high output punch that matches very well with popular rock and simpler less complex recordings like jazz, folk and pop. the amplification chain is much less of a heavy lift, enabling a simpler amplification , closer to the ideal concept of a straight wire with gain.
of course this does not dispute the tremendous market and performance success of high output moving coil carts, there are no arguing with results. And I am certainly not knowledgeable enough to try.
I am just a guy who has been around long enough to have collected some thoughts from others on cartridge design and thought I might help in forming a buying decision, always a tough deal when considering what some call the voice of the system. Well, that and speakers, to over simplify things
personally, I think moving iron is the best approach overall , even though it doesn't hit like a moving magnet. optical designs designs are probably now the SOTA but are still very cutting edge , and I lack both the budget and the trust to incorporate any unsettled designs into my signal chain. I buy stuff to use, not try for a while and move on
all the best with your buying decision , I hope this helps. To continue in the sprit of suggestions, the ortofon 2mblack offers a very nice tip for the money, and quality control is said to be among the most consistent in the industry. precision in construction is difficult to track, reviewers being as they are, yet it is probably the most important criteria to a satisfactory purchase.
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- buy only what you like, value is important, but satisfaction rules. - beach cruiser 21:36:10 11/15/24 (2)
- RE: buy only what you like, value is important, but satisfaction rules. - bob24 10:18:58 11/16/24 (1)
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