Cartridge suggestions to go with a Soundsmith MMP3 Phono Stage

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tmazz

#45
January 24, 2015, 04:50:23 PM
Looks like somebody bought it at 6:03 tonight. Bill, was that you?
Remember, it's all about the music........

Nola Boxers
Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
McIntosh MC 275
ARC SP-9
VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SAM/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
DigiBuss/TWL PC & USB Cables

StereoNut

#46
February 18, 2015, 03:09:20 PM Last Edit: February 18, 2015, 06:08:23 PM by StereoNut
Quote from: tmazz on January 24, 2015, 04:50:23 PM
Looks like somebody bought it at 6:03 tonight. Bill, was that you?

Yup!!!  (Different listing though) it's NIB  I just couldn't resist, especially since this was one of the HOMC cartridges that Harry at VPI suggested to me a while back.

I'm thrilled that this came up.

SN
"Friends, Romans & Countrymen; lend me your ears"

• Primaluna Dialogue Tube Pre-Amp
• N.Y.A.L. Moscode 600 Amp
• Bolder/EE Minimax DAC
• Cambridge D-500SE CDP
• Von Schweikert 2012 Mod.VR-4 Gen.III speakers
• VPI Prime/Soundsmith MMP3/DV20x2H
• T.W.L

jimbones

#47
February 18, 2015, 03:15:08 PM
NICE!!  :drool:Let us know how it sounds. Oh wait...  :roll:
Just kidding.
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StereoNut

#48
February 18, 2015, 05:26:37 PM
You're a riot, Jim. A regular riot!!! 😆
"Friends, Romans & Countrymen; lend me your ears"

• Primaluna Dialogue Tube Pre-Amp
• N.Y.A.L. Moscode 600 Amp
• Bolder/EE Minimax DAC
• Cambridge D-500SE CDP
• Von Schweikert 2012 Mod.VR-4 Gen.III speakers
• VPI Prime/Soundsmith MMP3/DV20x2H
• T.W.L

StereoNut

#49
February 19, 2015, 10:15:04 PM
Cartridge shipped out today (actually, yesterday 2/19) and I have a Soundsmith - Counter Intuitive for VPI Tonearms en route as well.

Starting to get psyched! :drool:

SN
"Friends, Romans & Countrymen; lend me your ears"

• Primaluna Dialogue Tube Pre-Amp
• N.Y.A.L. Moscode 600 Amp
• Bolder/EE Minimax DAC
• Cambridge D-500SE CDP
• Von Schweikert 2012 Mod.VR-4 Gen.III speakers
• VPI Prime/Soundsmith MMP3/DV20x2H
• T.W.L

BobM

#50
February 20, 2015, 05:47:49 AM
Remember, with a new cartridge you need to set it up twice. First time with the overhang and such as perfect as you can. Second time after a month of break in you need to fine tune your VTA/SRA by ear.

Enjoy (I'm sure you will - great cartridge)
Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you'll have  to blow your nose.

Brap

#51
February 20, 2015, 07:14:50 AM
I'm just a noob with this aspect but enjoy reading all the expertise in this thread. I'm pumped about getting my ORT Quintet Bronze next week. Only have an entry level Rega P3 but according to folks I spoke with should be a nice match up.  Have a Vincent PHO8 pre.
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StereoNut

#52
February 20, 2015, 08:04:11 AM
Quote from: Brap on February 20, 2015, 07:14:50 AM
I'm just a noob with this aspect but enjoy reading all the expertise in this thread. I'm pumped about getting my ORT Quintet Bronze next week. Only have an entry level Rega P3 but according to folks I spoke with should be a nice match up.  Have a Vincent PHO8 pre.

Good luck with the new arrival, Brap!

SN
"Friends, Romans & Countrymen; lend me your ears"

• Primaluna Dialogue Tube Pre-Amp
• N.Y.A.L. Moscode 600 Amp
• Bolder/EE Minimax DAC
• Cambridge D-500SE CDP
• Von Schweikert 2012 Mod.VR-4 Gen.III speakers
• VPI Prime/Soundsmith MMP3/DV20x2H
• T.W.L

Putz

#53
February 20, 2015, 05:29:12 PM
Quote from: StereoNut on February 19, 2015, 10:15:04 PM
Cartridge shipped out today (actually, yesterday 2/19) and I have a Soundsmith - Counter Intuitive for VPI Tonearms en route as well.

Starting to get psyched! :drool:

SN

That $50 you spent on the Counterintuitive is going to pay for itself many times over in reduced cartridge setup grief.

StereoNut

#54
February 20, 2015, 09:18:55 PM
Quote from: Putz on February 20, 2015, 05:29:12 PM
Quote from: StereoNut on February 19, 2015, 10:15:04 PM
Cartridge shipped out today (actually, yesterday 2/19) and I have a Soundsmith - Counter Intuitive for VPI Tonearms en route as well.

Starting to get psyched! :drool:

SN
That $50 you spent on the Counterintuitive is going to pay for itself many times over in reduced cartridge setup grief.

Thanks, Paul! :thumb:
"Friends, Romans & Countrymen; lend me your ears"

• Primaluna Dialogue Tube Pre-Amp
• N.Y.A.L. Moscode 600 Amp
• Bolder/EE Minimax DAC
• Cambridge D-500SE CDP
• Von Schweikert 2012 Mod.VR-4 Gen.III speakers
• VPI Prime/Soundsmith MMP3/DV20x2H
• T.W.L

StereoNut

#55
February 23, 2015, 04:52:03 PM
My cartridge is getting closer!

Date: Feb 23, 2015   
Local Time: 2:06 p.m.
City: Parsippany, NJ, US
Description: Arrived at sort facility

Due for delivery tomorrow! :drool:

SN
"Friends, Romans & Countrymen; lend me your ears"

• Primaluna Dialogue Tube Pre-Amp
• N.Y.A.L. Moscode 600 Amp
• Bolder/EE Minimax DAC
• Cambridge D-500SE CDP
• Von Schweikert 2012 Mod.VR-4 Gen.III speakers
• VPI Prime/Soundsmith MMP3/DV20x2H
• T.W.L

Triode Pete

#56
February 23, 2015, 05:09:18 PM
Quote from: StereoNut on February 23, 2015, 04:52:03 PM
My cartridge is getting closer!

Date: Feb 23, 2015   
Local Time: 2:06 p.m.
City: Parsippany, NJ, US
Description: Arrived at sort facility

Due for delivery tomorrow! :drool:

SN

Dude,
Don't you need a turntable for that cartridge???  :duh

Thought so... :rofl:
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tmazz

#57
February 23, 2015, 06:31:00 PM
Quote from: Triode Pete on February 23, 2015, 05:09:18 PM
Quote from: StereoNut on February 23, 2015, 04:52:03 PM
My cartridge is getting closer!

Date: Feb 23, 2015   
Local Time: 2:06 p.m.
City: Parsippany, NJ, US
Description: Arrived at sort facility

Due for delivery tomorrow! :drool:

SN

Dude,
Don't you need a turntable for that cartridge???  :duh

Thought so... :rofl:

Wow, if you can't kick a guy when he's down, when can you kick him?   :rofl:
Remember, it's all about the music........

Nola Boxers
Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
McIntosh MC 275
ARC SP-9
VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SAM/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
DigiBuss/TWL PC & USB Cables

StereoNut

#58
February 23, 2015, 07:09:01 PM
Thanks guys...

Pete for kicking me and Tom for confirming it! :shock:

All I can say is this.  I was really impressed with Lorenzo's vinyl set-up the other night at our club meeting. If my VPI Prime and Dynavector DV20x2H (assuming that the rest of the equipment in our systems are comparable) sound as good, I'll be a very happy boy!

SN
"Friends, Romans & Countrymen; lend me your ears"

• Primaluna Dialogue Tube Pre-Amp
• N.Y.A.L. Moscode 600 Amp
• Bolder/EE Minimax DAC
• Cambridge D-500SE CDP
• Von Schweikert 2012 Mod.VR-4 Gen.III speakers
• VPI Prime/Soundsmith MMP3/DV20x2H
• T.W.L

tmazz

#59
February 23, 2015, 09:25:13 PM
Quote from: StereoNut on February 23, 2015, 07:09:01 PM
Thanks guys...

Pete for kicking me and Tom for confirming it! :shock:



Come on Bill, what are friends for?  :lol:
Remember, it's all about the music........

Nola Boxers
Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
McIntosh MC 275
ARC SP-9
VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SAM/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
DigiBuss/TWL PC & USB Cables
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