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ClevedonGinger
Regular Joined: 01 Sep 2021 Location: Clevedon U.K. Status: Offline Points: 48 |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2021 at 3:50pm |
Hi to all,
I’m a new member and are keen to get some advice on which path I take on a new phono stage, at the moment I’ve taken advantage of the excellent GS loan scheme - thanks again John! So I’ve tried the Reflex C with enigma- definitely an improvement over built in phono of my McIntosh C52 Using a Denon 103R and Vintage Technics SL1100 TT Today I’ve setup the Accession MM enigma and swapped the cart to a brand new Nagaoka MP 200 also sounds impressive though I suspect when the cart has some use things will get better 🤔 I also have a Denon 301mk2 which is another MC cart, so the big question is what would be the best route to nirvana? I’m sure it’s going to be the Accession but which version considering my carts? Which would offer the most practical/sound? Appreciate the input from the wiser out there😁 I did post on the New Members section a list of my equipment etc BTW what settings should I be using on the Accession MM ?
Edited by ClevedonGinger - 17 Sep 2021 at 3:54pm |
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Fatmangolf
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If you plan to stick with low ouput MC cartridges, I would point towards the Accession MC and PSU1 based on my experience with it over a few years. I have an expensive turntable with a LOMC and a cheaper automatic one (the SL-7 I haved posted about recently) with an MM cartridge, and I like both of them. I am lucky to have those options. Which of yours do you prefer? If it's the MP200 I suggest getting the Accession MM plus Enigma PSU1, and then add a Elevator EXP later to gives you the option of LOMC like the DL301. Don't rush it. If you find after a couple of weeks the DL 301 (and/or 103) is ahead then AccMC may be best. On the DL 301 through the Reflex C, may I suggest borrowing an Accession MC. Try 100 ohms loading, play some LP's and go up or down to compare. Let your ears decide. |
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
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Mikeh
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Hi Lloyd,
I have a Nagaoka MP 200 on aTechnics SL1200GR playing through an Accession MM with PSU1( not Enigma) and to my ears this is well matched, giving great detail to the sound. It was certain a revelation compared to the Pro**** phone amp I had previously. I haven't any experience of MC cartridges so cannot comment, my way forward might be to a Nagaoka MP 500 when it comes to replacing the stylus. But there is plenty of options offered by the GS equipment and the loaner scheme is the ideal way to find out what is best for you. |
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Mike
Technics sl1210g with Victor U-2 Accession MM, Majestic + Proprius, Solo ULDE Cambridge Audio CXC CD player Lindemann Limetree Bridge streamer Harbeth P3ESR XD paired with 2x REL t5x |
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ClevedonGinger
Regular Joined: 01 Sep 2021 Location: Clevedon U.K. Status: Offline Points: 48 |
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Many thanks both for the tips, Jon I think I better get in touch about a Acc C trouble is I’m enjoying the new Nagaoka and the 103r , both setups sound great, haven’t yet tried the 301mk2 🤔
The obvious choice would be Acc M plus elevator which allows practical use of all of my carts? Slightly embarrassed by the amount of choices, sure people on here will recognise 😁 Just trying to convince myself this will be my last hifi upgrade ☺️ |
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ClevedonGinger
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………is the Acc M plus elevator as good as the Acc C using MC carts?
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Fatmangolf
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I was happy with the EXP and Acc MM combo but I think the AccMC is even better.
Edited by Fatmangolf - 19 Sep 2021 at 11:17am |
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
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ClevedonGinger
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Hi Jon,
Thanks again for your reply, so if I have Acc MC is there a way of using my Nagaoka? Perhaps with another GS product?
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