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Yes, I got the isolator with it thanks. It is a tad large, and I am not 100% sure I need it with my Funk F.X arm tube if I am honest. I have dressed the wires carefully, making sure they are not pulling.
I have the arm set slightly tail down, as this seemed to be the best sounding position to my ears.

It is a nice cartridge and I am really not sure it is worth me getting an ART-9 now. It will sound different, sure, but will it be much better?



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The Classic is a very nice cart. I had mine upgraded to the MusicMaster by Mr. Gregory a couple of years ago & this is an upgrade path worth considering in the future.
Majestic/Enigma, Accession MM & MC.
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I have already contacted him to see what options I have, and what the approximate costs are, but I am not sure the enquiry form on his website worked properly. I will give it a few days before I try again, as I am in no rush.
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The upgrade is £1,150.
Is it really worth it? What I mean is does it give a substantial improvement in performance.
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Good question.
It is better than the Classic - better tracking, more detail & stronger imaging etc,
but value is highly subjective with these things.
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Thanks for the response.
To put this into perspective, I bought the Classic for £300.

For £1k, I could get myself something like an IQ3, and have replaceable styli.
I could also get an ART-9.
I could also do nothing....

The biggest issue is that it is nearly impossible to hear these things before you buy them.
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Originally posted by RichW RichW wrote:

Good question.
It is better than the Classic - better tracking, more detail & stronger imaging etc,
but value is highly subjective with these things.

Out of interest Rich, what cartridges have you compared the MusicMaster to?
I am contemplating the upgrade at the end of April, if I do it.
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