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mentioned hereHas anyone actually tried the 760SLC?
https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/audio-technica-vm-750sh-any-users.235920/#post-3861679
mentioned hereHas anyone actually tried the 760SLC?
If you're going to stretch to 150 quid for a 95ML, stretch to 210 for a 540ML. The impressive stereo separation and rich detail isn't just due to the elegant tapered cantilever, it's a better body than a VM95 and it will still be a better body when you affix your next stylus whether it's a VMN10CB, VMN20EB, VMN30EN, VMN40ML, VMN50SH, VMN60SLC or VMN70SP.
That extra 60 quid won't break the bank, but the performance, convenience and price will make you wonder whether an upgrade to a more expensive MC cartridge is really worth it.
Add in interoperability with the 7 series MMs, and it's a hella versatile family.
For a laugh I put one of these (well, the AT version) on a stock Lenco GL75 tonearm. It rocked 45 singles like nothing I’ve ever heard. Yes the end of groove distortion was horrendous but it was so much fun.I really like the Rega Carbon…..
I have a very low hours (<75hrs) AT VM95 paratrace with Rigbi body here if anyone is after the best you can get from this great VM generator.
Without meaning to denigrate your modded VM95 in any way, it occurs to me that the £170 cost of a Paratrace replacement stylus, plus the £49.99 (full retail) for VM95E (although one could go for VM95C at £33.99) puts one exactly at the £219.99 asking price of VM540ML, a superior generator when it comes to stereo separation, and including a stylus profile that digs as much or more for longer than any.apologies that I assumed people knew about the paratrace profile. Just to clarify… AT do not offer this profile, it’s a unique stylus cut that’s complex to make and is usually found on very expensive carts. There’s some details here albeit the example show on on the older 95 body, mines the latest VM motor & the stylus body is black and much neater
https://theaudiofiles.co.uk/95p-paratrace-stylus-for-at95e-cartridge/
If you’re considering the VM540ML at £220 it has to be worth paying the extra £60 to get the VM740ML The same great stylus, the same great generator, with the added benefit of the metal body.
If you’re considering the VM540ML at £220 it has to be worth paying the extra £60 to get the VM740ML The same great stylus, the same great generator, with the added benefit of the metal body.
Not sure if this was in response to my post, or Malcolm's, however, your RigB 95 adds another £59 over what is already VM540ML money (i.e. VM95E at £49.99 plus Paratrace replacement stylus at £170). IOW, assuming one started with a new VM95E then they've just invested 1 quid less than VM740ML money, at least at full retail prices. Fine if one wishes to experiment with seeing how far one can take the VM95 generator, however crosstalk, stereo separation and channel balance will not have budged.My cart also has the rigbi alloy body