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Post by oolalajp on Jan 6, 2018 13:20:28 GMT -5
greetings,
first off, thanks to all the great knowledge contributed by forum members here. i've learned lots from y'all and appreciate the sharing. i've a question about the "match" between Ortofon's SPU Classic GM E MkII cartridge and the other components in my system.
i purchased the XSP-1 about two years ago and have it connected to a pair of Stealth 8s. currently i use an Oppo 105 as my source, but the reason i originally purchased the XSP-1 was because i knew i wanted to add a turntable as an alternate source at some point in the future. i feel i made the correct choices with the XSP-1 and Stealth 8s, and i love the sound i currently experience from this set-up.
well, the future has arrived and for various reasons i've decided to purchase a LOMC cartridge and take advantage of the XSP-1's internal phonostage. i'm pretty sure i'm going to get Ortofon's SPU Classic GM E MkII, but i wonder how they might or might not "match" each other.
is the only way to know to get one and try it out? has anyone experienced this particular cartridge with the XSP-1 and/or Stealth 8's?
any thoughts? suggestions? or comments related to how the cartridge and other components might play with each other?
thanks in advance!
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Post by garbulky on Jan 6, 2018 13:32:54 GMT -5
greetings, first off, thanks to all the great knowledge contributed by forum members here. i've learned lots from y'all and appreciate the sharing. i've a question about the "match" between Ortofon's SPU Classic GM E MkII cartridge and the other components in my system. i purchased the XSP-1 about two years ago and have it connected to a pair of Stealth 8s. currently i use an Oppo 105 as my source, but the reason i originally purchased the XSP-1 was because i knew i wanted to add a turntable as an alternate source at some point in the future. i feel i made the correct choices with the XSP-1 and Stealth 8s, and i love the sound i currently experience from this set-up. well, the future has arrived and for various reasons i've decided to purchase a LOMC cartridge and take advantage of the XSP-1's internal phonostage. i'm pretty sure i'm going to get Ortofon's SPU Classic GM E MkII, but i wonder how they might or might not "match" each other. is the only way to know to get one and try it out? has anyone experienced this particular cartridge with the XSP-1 and/or Stealth 8's?
any thoughts? suggestions? or comments related to how the cartridge and other components might play with each other?
thanks in advance!
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Post by stads77 on Jan 6, 2018 13:36:29 GMT -5
I run a pro-ject RM 5 with a Denon 301 lomc through the xps-1 (phono stage)into a Sherbourn 7030 and then the Stealth 8’s and absolutely oour be it!
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Post by mshump on Jan 6, 2018 13:44:52 GMT -5
Technically shouldn't be an issue, SQ wise will be up to your ears and system.
Mark
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Post by oolalajp on Jan 6, 2018 13:46:03 GMT -5
greetings, first off, thanks to all the great knowledge contributed by forum members here. i've learned lots from y'all and appreciate the sharing. i've a question about the "match" between Ortofon's SPU Classic GM E MkII cartridge and the other components in my system. i purchased the XSP-1 about two years ago and have it connected to a pair of Stealth 8s. currently i use an Oppo 105 as my source, but the reason i originally purchased the XSP-1 was because i knew i wanted to add a turntable as an alternate source at some point in the future. i feel i made the correct choices with the XSP-1 and Stealth 8s, and i love the sound i currently experience from this set-up. well, the future has arrived and for various reasons i've decided to purchase a LOMC cartridge and take advantage of the XSP-1's internal phonostage. i'm pretty sure i'm going to get Ortofon's SPU Classic GM E MkII, but i wonder how they might or might not "match" each other. is the only way to know to get one and try it out? has anyone experienced this particular cartridge with the XSP-1 and/or Stealth 8's?
any thoughts? suggestions? or comments related to how the cartridge and other components might play with each other?
thanks in advance!
You're going straight for the big dogs eh? What's your turn table? a yamaha gt 2000... |
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Post by oolalajp on Jan 6, 2018 13:47:28 GMT -5
Technically shouldn't be an issue, SQ wise will be up to your ears and system. Mark thank you. yes, that is probably the most objective answer to be had. my ears like my system now very, very much. |
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Post by oolalajp on Jan 6, 2018 13:56:04 GMT -5
I run a pro-ject RM 5 with a Denon 301 lomc through the xps-1 (phono stage)into a Sherbourn 7030 and then the Stealth 8’s and absolutely oour be it! sounds divine. do you know how the Denon 301 and the Ortofon SPU classic GM E MkII compare/contrast? or how the Denon MC cartridges in general compare to Ortofon's SPU's? i guess the ortofon spu brand/series has a reputation for "bias towards midrange warmth" from a number of reviews that i've read. how will that fit in with the clear sonic imaging i currently experience and enjoy? i wonder... |
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Post by stads77 on Jan 6, 2018 14:41:43 GMT -5
Not sure how they compare, but I like a little extra mid on the Stealths if there is any, as that’s probably the place the Stealths struggle the most in integrating the 8” woofer with the AMT, I could argue the Stealth 6 blended even better. But I do love the 8’s!
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Post by leonski on Jan 7, 2018 15:45:36 GMT -5
I had an Ortofon LM10 or LM20 a LONG time ago. It easily beat any of the Empire (throw aways) Shurer or Pickering carts I tried. M91ED and such from Shurer while I don't remember any of the Pickering model numbers. But I do know I never spent the $$ on any of the V-15 series. Look at the picture in the link. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/used/567339/?c3api=1876%2C52248989522%2C&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl4vS5drG2AIVA7bACh0-IgZlEAQYAiABEgJAbvD_BwECart was so Light the tonearm wouldn't balance. I had to remove the tonearm counterbalance and use the supplied lighter weight and than use a scale for tracking force. It was so clear, clean and extended that the previous carts were 'also rans'. I uspect that tonearm / cart Matching is critical. Compliance / weight / tracking force and all must be considered. |
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Post by oolalajp on Jan 7, 2018 18:28:29 GMT -5
I had an Ortofon LM10 or LM20 a LONG time ago. It easily beat any of the Empire (throw aways) Shurer or Pickering carts I tried. M91ED and such from Shurer while I don't remember any of the Pickering model numbers. But I do know I never spent the $$ on any of the V-15 series. Look at the picture in the link. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/used/567339/?c3api=1876%2C52248989522%2C&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl4vS5drG2AIVA7bACh0-IgZlEAQYAiABEgJAbvD_BwECart was so Light the tonearm wouldn't balance. I had to remove the tonearm counterbalance and use the supplied lighter weight and than use a scale for tracking force. It was so clear, clean and extended that the previous carts were 'also rans'. I uspect that tonearm / cart Matching is critical. Compliance / weight / tracking force and all must be considered. thank you for that informative response! i know that the cart i'm considering will work with/on the table's tonearm, so that part is covered! now i'm wondering if anyone might have heard this particular pairing before to see what their impression is... |
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Post by oolalajp on Feb 18, 2018 22:00:49 GMT -5
just a quick update to the thread...i received my turntable a few weeks ago and my ortofon spu cartridge earlier this week. i am completely captivated and mesmerized by this pairing as presented through the xsp-1 and stealth 8 speakers. i could not be happier!
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