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This is mostly with older secondhand records like the Emmylou Harris album I mentioned in my original post. Using an ultra-lightweight stylus tip ground to a high level of precision, we have achieved a combination of low distortion rate with fuller frequency reproduction during playback. I've had several variants from the family since November 2014 (two AT440MLas, one VM540ML, and one VM740ML) and I don't have any intention of looking for something different.With minimal magnetic flux leakage in a unitized magnetic circuit, and optimized core permeability through laminated cores, you'll enjoy unparalleled audio performance. The inclusion of a permalloy center shield plate effectively separates the left and right channels, reducing electrical crosstalk to less than 40 dB. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Upon inspecting the tonearm of the Technics, I was reminded that this table already featured the practical half-inch headshell mount.

By the time I’d put a rubber mat on, added 20gm to the counterweight and put some Dynamat where I could, I was quite a bit more impressed; then late one night I decided to try reducing the VTF from 2. The magnets appear slightly twisted in the same direction, but the diamond looks to have about 3x the angle of the magnets. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.

Now nearly two months later it's still bright, but clear and high, often surprising but never painful, also with burn in came the bass, not as full as some yet but getting better. Therefore you will experience a nuanced audio reproduction that elliptical and conical styli simply can’t match. The CBS STR 100 does not have a mono frequency response test but the CBS STR 151 does have mono, left and right. Our staff have a wealth of knowledge and can offer advice, product support and guidance on your next purchase.