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The 745x now has a boron cantilever with ML tip. The whole cartridge is a little heavier than the predecessor though. Anyway, you have a good cartridge so I am sure there is no rush for a slight upgrade.

If you want an ML I would aim for the newer 745xlm funds provided. Unfortunately it's also one of the ugliest cartridges around imho.

You move in different echelons with your Benz AE, so that is understandable. I'd still use a mono cartridge had I got a lot of those.

Fair enuff. I can't argue with your impressions. To me, it was not enough of an upgrade over the Conical, in some ways probably a down grade but that's just me. I feel the cheap body and internal construction is holding it back and not making the most of the ML whereas the C is just an...

Of those I have in the VM95 range the conical (cheapest) is the star. Don’t bother with the top two (ML and Shibata). Have not had the elipticals.. If you need better you probably should move up in the AT hirarchy. Imho.

Once you move house a few times you will hate 'audiophile heavy weight' records.

Yes, I had one with my Rega but not bought another one since having the Technics. Must order. Very good (and safe).

Lack of innovation (except the tonearm of their Attessa TT which is uebercool), Poor interfaces, some poor QC.

I am kind of amazed they are still trading.

There's a lot of angst and paranoia in audiophilia for sure. I did not watch the vlog as I don't like him.

Still not sure about buying tickets pre-show or just wing it on the day ...

I hope you both enjoy it and that it helps your dad Last time we parked a little outside the centre and just took a bus in.

Apologies, you are correct of course.

Had a great Jazz CD session Saturday and the streamer was not switched on once (y)