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[Al ears]

+2

I had one years ago and it's a brilliant all rounder for the money.

 

[grimharry]

+2

I had one years ago and it's a brilliant all rounder for the money.

i thought you were pro the nagoaka?

*scratch_one-s_head*

 

[Al ears]

+2

I had one years ago and it's a brilliant all rounder for the money.

i thought you were pro the nagoaka?

*scratch_one-s_head*

I did mention both, indeed. The Nagaoka would be my go to cartridge only if you could get one for a decent price, and that seems to be harder to do these days. The fall-back alternative is the Goldring which you can still find deals on.

It basically depends on your budget.

 

[grimharry]

+2

I had one years ago and it's a brilliant all rounder for the money.

i thought you were pro the nagoaka?

*scratch_one-s_head*

I did mention both, indeed. The Nagaoka would be my go to cartridge only if you could get one for a decent price, and that seems to be harder to do these days. The fall-back alternative is the Goldring which you can still find deals on.

It basically depends on your budget.

Theres not a lot of difference in the price to be a factor.*unknw*

 

[Al ears]

+2

I had one years ago and it's a brilliant all rounder for the money.

i thought you were pro the nagoaka?

*scratch_one-s_head*

I did mention both, indeed. The Nagaoka would be my go to cartridge only if you could get one for a decent price, and that seems to be harder to do these days. The fall-back alternative is the Goldring which you can still find deals on.

It basically depends on your budget.

Theres not a lot of difference in the price to be a factor.*unknw*

Goldring available for around £275 and mp200 around £345

That's about 3 new lps worth.

 

[grimharry]

*biggrin*Ok you might have me there. You found a better price than I have for the goldring, is that from your nice man?

 

[Al ears]

*biggrin*Ok you might have me there. You found a better price than I have for the goldring, is that from your nice man?

No, I am not sure what he would do them for. It's from AudioAffair.co.uk

 

[grimharry]

It does look like a good deal but is the nagoaka worth the extra that's the question?

 

[Al ears]

It does look like a good deal but is the nagoaka worth the extra that's the question?

Worth £70 extra? That's roughly quarter of the cost of the Goldring. Personally I think no.

 

[grimharry]

Looks like we have a winner, goldring comes in first.

 

[Al ears]

Looks like we have a winner, goldring comes in first.

Hooray!

If the Nagaokas hadn't shot up in price a while back it might still have been a two horse race but they priced themselves into some very good competition.

 

[grimharry]

Tes hooray it's been a long road. Now all I've got to do is raise the funds

 

[plastic penguin]

Have to say my enthusiasm for ClearAudio is nothing more than a rouse. I've had this cart but wished I'd spent my money elsewhere. *sorry2* *mosking*

 

[grimharry]

Have to say my enthusiasm for ClearAudio is nothing more than a rouse. I've had this cart but wished I'd spent my money elsewhere. *sorry2* *mosking*

Well new tt new cart. I'm interested in which way you jump and the reasons behind it, heart or head.

 

[plastic penguin]

Saturday I'll find out and give my impressions on Sunday (ruddy long journey through London)

 

[grimharry]

I'm sure we'll be waiting with baited breath.

*good*

 

[plastic penguin]

Nice sentiments. But my run-of-the-mill drivel won't please the die-hards.

 

[grimharry]

Depends if your going to accept counter points and a different view*biggrin*

 

[plastic penguin]

By that I mean I'm not into the tech side of how components work - prefer to let my ears decide.

 

[grimharry]

Sounds like the best sort of review

 

[chebby]

You will not regret the G1042.

If at all hesitant about set-up then get your dealer to do it. (Although that goes for any cartridge if you are not experienced.)

Use a separate balance to confirm tracking force. (Ortofon do a set of scales for about £7.50)

 

[grimharry]

Thanks for the advice I'll probably fit it my self as I'm quite practical and the scales are a good idea.

 

[Deleted member 108165]

These are just as good as any of the branded ones: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vesion-Professional-LP-Digital-Turntable-Stylus-Force-Scale-Gauge-led-dzr-/132326281489?epid=1331972911&hash=item1ecf42d111:g:CPQAAOSwDRxZt3de

Congrats on reaching a decision on the cartridge, Harry. When you've fitted it please come back and let us know your honest thoughts.

 

[grimharry]

Put the scales on watch list and will be back to post comments on new cartridge. Will be a little while though but thanks.

 

[Deleted member 108165]

Grimharry, just remembered, I've got an Ortofon 2M Blue stylus with about 12 hours on it in the drawer, if you want to give it a spin on your deck as a loan just shout.