New needle time
Posted by: Not For Me on 26 February 2004
I think it is time for a new m/c needle in my study system (LP12 / Ittok / Arkiv A)
What are the options about retipping / trade in / alternatives ?
Budget about £300 ish, I like Linn, but am not tied to them irreversibly.
Opinions invited.
DS
OTD in question - Vainquer - Lyot
What are the options about retipping / trade in / alternatives ?
Budget about £300 ish, I like Linn, but am not tied to them irreversibly.
Opinions invited.
DS
OTD in question - Vainquer - Lyot
Posted on: 26 February 2004 by J.N.
Hi David
I recently had a new Dynavector DV10x5 in my Ittok, with which I am very pleased.
It's a high output m/c cartridge.
£250.
I recently had a new Dynavector DV10x5 in my Ittok, with which I am very pleased.
It's a high output m/c cartridge.
£250.
Posted on: 27 February 2004 by kid spatula
i concur that the 10x5 is a mighty fine cart, but it's high output mc, so you'll need a mm phono stage.
Posted on: 27 February 2004 by David C
David,
Take a look at what £300 buys you if you buy something abroad. There are several decent sellers in HK and Japan on ebay. I saw a Ortofon Jubilee the other day for £500, which is £1500 uk, DV cartridges also appear from time to time at very appealing prices.
David
Take a look at what £300 buys you if you buy something abroad. There are several decent sellers in HK and Japan on ebay. I saw a Ortofon Jubilee the other day for £500, which is £1500 uk, DV cartridges also appear from time to time at very appealing prices.
David
Posted on: 27 February 2004 by Scribemole
David
I'd suggest an AT OC9. I got one from the States
for $300 around £200 plus a bit of tax. Given the exchange rate today you may get it for quite a bit less than £200. It arrived in 8 days. It's a great cart and a genuine bargain. I could let you have the web link if interested.
I'd suggest an AT OC9. I got one from the States
for $300 around £200 plus a bit of tax. Given the exchange rate today you may get it for quite a bit less than £200. It arrived in 8 days. It's a great cart and a genuine bargain. I could let you have the web link if interested.
Posted on: 27 February 2004 by Not For Me
Thanks to all advisors so far.
Yes Scribe, a link would be useful.
I wounder how it would work with a 'K' board?
Has anyone recently used the Linn trade in scheme? Is it still going ?
DS
ITC - Sebastian Skrabic - Electric Counterpoint
Yes Scribe, a link would be useful.
I wounder how it would work with a 'K' board?
Has anyone recently used the Linn trade in scheme? Is it still going ?
DS
ITC - Sebastian Skrabic - Electric Counterpoint
Posted on: 27 February 2004 by Paul B
Yes. I traded an Arkiv B for an Akiva a few months ago.
Paul
Paul
Posted on: 28 February 2004 by P
The ATOC 9 is an absolute bargain. A real Troika beater
I got mine from Phonophono.de. They're doing a very good deal on Rohmanns at the mo. Very Tempting.
Do you not have to pay import duty on carts from the US of Eh?
P
I got mine from Phonophono.de. They're doing a very good deal on Rohmanns at the mo. Very Tempting.
Do you not have to pay import duty on carts from the US of Eh?
P
Posted on: 29 February 2004 by Steve2701
Linn now only offer a trade in service via retailers. they NO LONGER offer to 'service' or re tip.. I checked this out only last week. From memory an arkive = £500 & an arkivea = £800 on trade in,so I guess you need to look elswhere with the budget you mention as a new arkiva is a little more... I am in the same boat and seriously considering the OC9 as had had an OC7 for years and liked it a lot...
Posted on: 29 February 2004 by Scribemole
David
Here it is. It's even cheaper now. It'll probably be free by the time you get it. Tax is 17% you have to pay the post man when it arrives. It may get through without, I never pay tax on CD's from the States
AT OC9
Here it is. It's even cheaper now. It'll probably be free by the time you get it. Tax is 17% you have to pay the post man when it arrives. It may get through without, I never pay tax on CD's from the States
AT OC9
Posted on: 29 February 2004 by Scribemole
BTW I use K boards. 32.5 with 72 boards HiCap 135 into intro 2's. It really kicks, it's quite bright, wide open, very detailed and involving. Extremely smooth which I think always characterizes a good cart.
'Like wiping your arse on silk'
Scribemole
'Like wiping your arse on silk'
Scribemole
Posted on: 29 February 2004 by Steve O
Another vote for the ATOC9.
Stunning for the price.
Stunning for the price.
Posted on: 13 March 2004 by bazz
That OC9 from LP Gear is indeed a bargain. Just ordered one to replace my ancient Karma.
I'm hoping it won't be too bright with K boards
I'm hoping it won't be too bright with K boards
Posted on: 13 March 2004 by mmhifi
Have no experience with latest MK.II model but previous wasn't compatible with Prefix K - way too bright.
Posted on: 13 March 2004 by bazz
Ah well, the old Karma's sounding like an am radio, so maybe a bit of brightness won't go astray
Posted on: 16 March 2004 by Crusher
David, If you like your present cartridge why not have it retipped? I have just had my Kiseki Black Heart overhauled and retipped by Expert Stylus Company and it's come back sounding as good as new. Cost £235 and excelent service as well.
Posted on: 25 March 2004 by bazz
Got my OC9II from the US of A in 8 days and it's great, I'm enjoying my records again.
Don't know why I persisted with the Karma for so long. It was tonally good but always a bit of a music kiler, even at it's peak.
Don't know why I persisted with the Karma for so long. It was tonally good but always a bit of a music kiler, even at it's peak.
Posted on: 25 March 2004 by Midun
Have you considered Grado? I just put a Grado Sonanta Reference (high output version, US$ 500) in my Well Tempered (Nait 2 and old Rega Elas) and the music is great. To my ears, Grados excel at tone and being very musical and rhythmic. Good imaging too. Not as detailed as some MCs, but oh so musical. (Never tried a Grado in a Linn, myself, though.)
Grado Labs
Grado Labs