gavreid
Pretty Words...
I'm aware that some of you run decks with mono cartridges, presumably for those old 50s and 60s records. Michael 45 rpm has got a new arm and mono cartridge for his 'oligarch' system and is beginning a new journey - as is the current fashion perhaps, for those into original pressings.
He makes an important 'discovery' that modern mono cuts that are made on stereo cutting lathes do not benefit (much/at all?) from using a mono cartridge, unlike the OGs, which benefit greatly. Not only that but the early mono cuts differ from late 50s/60s mono i.e. the mirogroove technology was changing. This might be a good place to start a discussion i.e pros and cons. Is it worth it?
He makes an important 'discovery' that modern mono cuts that are made on stereo cutting lathes do not benefit (much/at all?) from using a mono cartridge, unlike the OGs, which benefit greatly. Not only that but the early mono cuts differ from late 50s/60s mono i.e. the mirogroove technology was changing. This might be a good place to start a discussion i.e pros and cons. Is it worth it?