The cartridges surveyed tend to be more exciting and more "brash" and certainly draw one's attention more than does the Anna on the Caliburn. In contrast I found both my AT95E and my AT110E slightly bass-light in comparison, although I confess I had not noticed this until after the purchase of a Rega P1 which was pre-fitted … 0.6 Conical and it has no right to sound as … . I can't remeber. The AT95E has a very distinguished and colorful lineage. The music just jumps from the grooves. I've read your thoughts and opinions and agree with much of what you've said. Sumiko Blackbird. This is why buying records that are well recorded, with good mastering, is very important. In all the comments since you revealed the results.....I have read no surprise (or outrage) that a lowly MM cartridge could beat a $10,000 LOMC? Stylus: .4 x .7 mil I have yet to see a direct comparison. Thanks to this test,  I ordered one of the AT7V's to have on hand as a back up cart, so I can keep on spinning vinyl while I wait to get my cart back. I was expecting a greater variaton, but more money does bring minimal? That’s another excellent value but it is somewhat reserved in the mid band. Normalizing peak or average loudness levels is especially out of bounds in my view because you might actually be "normalizing" some of the valid differences between the cartridges under test. Although its build quality is superior, it still doesn’t feel like it can match Audio Technica’s new AT-LP120X in value for money. LP Gear rather than Audio Technica, USA markets this $149.00 AT95 variant. Unlike these cartridges however, the AT95E … I'll put my money on that being a (pleasing) coloration of the phono stage; it was that quality of the bass that was consistent among every cartridge on the list. His response - the MP300. In a direct comparison with the Bronze, I’d take the Bronze for less money but I can easily hear why others might prefer the BPS’s warmer, more relaxed presentation. Good times! As for the tests, I was right about the Caliburn / Anna being the sample with the distinctively low noise floor. (As this test in fact reveals.). 14. Hi Mr Fremer, I'm the fellow who posted a link to your shootout over at the Steve Hoffman forums, and brought a little bit of the traffic over here. Can't say this impresses me at all about VPI's engineering if they can't even figure out a simple drive ratio between two pulleys--it's not rocket science, it's basic mathematics. The build quality appears high along with its static compliance rated at 35x10-6 cm/dyne but these measurements can be very confusing and tricky especially since dynamic compliance rating is 7.0 x 10-6 cm/dyne and how these measurements are made puts most of these numbers into question. It sounds less like a recording and more like “live.” On my system at least, Ms. Taylor sounds more convincing here than through any of the other surveyed cartridges And that’s what it’s all about! The Audio-Technica AT3600L is probably the most ubiquitous cartridge in the world. Still, while the AT95E produces a shadow of what the recording has to offer, overall, the sound was surprisingly pleasing and I’d say in a modest system with an inexpensive ‘table and two-way … The Sonata might make a better overall choice for classical and acoustic music, especially female voices, but for rock and pop at an affordable price - especially if your budget system needs a shot of adrenaline - the Blue Point Special Evo III will fit the bill.”. Still, while the AT95E produces a shadow of what the recording has to offer, overall, the sound was surprisingly pleasing and I’d say in a modest system with an inexpensive ‘table and two-way stand mount speakers, the cartridge’s overall “musicality” would be complementary. I realy need your help and I will appreciate any recommendation and comment. The AT95SA is actually our best-buy favorite - it costs so little yet delivers enormous musical value. Ms. Taylor’s voice now sounds rich, warm and three-dimensional. The sound is “lively” and vivid but with a bit of transient leading edge iciness and brittleness compared to more expensive and sophisticated cartridges. And for good reason. In other news, I might as well say it: this morning I accidentally BROKE a brand new Lyra Titan i that I just had re-tipped. If someone has never touched a turntable before, I’d first and foremost recommend the Audio Technica AT-LP120X if the budget allows and otherwise go for the Denon DP-300F, which offers incredible value for money under $200. We are likewise delighted with the reviews for the Audio-Technica AT95E, LP GEAR AT95SA, Audio-Technica AT7V and the Nagaoka MP300 cartridges. The Audio Technica AT95E (file #3—5%, 22 votes), Output: 3.5mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec. The bass response had just the right amount of "tube" without the sloppiness that real tubed phono stages can have. I learn something today...  Don't spend too much money on excessive hardware ! Maybe they like it that way. However, for under $200, the TN-300SE is a bit of a steal like the Denon DP-300F and if your budget is really tight, a turntable seriously worth considering. improvements. The Sumiko Blue Point Special EVO III (file #4—8%, 33 votes), Output: 2.5mV Price: $799. I guess I should be pleased because I'm never going to be able to afford a super high end system, so maybe it's better that I prefer the sound of a $400 Nagoaka cart to a $8K MC. In this list, most of the turntables are using the Audio Technica AT95E … But like speaker buying where the brighter and/or voiced to sound more "exciting" speaker often wins and the buyer is later left with "buyer remorse" only long-term listening can produce a result that should lead to drawing a hard conclusion. Overall, the Grado Prestige Gold 1 is the “Dockers” cartridge of this survey: a ‘generous’ fit that will sound pleasing in a variety of systems, particularly the brighter ones, though the sound is more “easy listening” than exciting. One of the things that really bothered me about it was that there is some audible mistracking at around 39 seconds that I did not hear on any of the other tracks. I didn't get a chance to listen to these files until after the results were posted, so I didn't read the results until I listened first. Unfortunately the Rega Planar 1 is rather expensive outside the UK and is well over the $300 budget for those of us in other parts of the world. save. In this list, most of the turntables are using the Audio Technica AT95E or some comparable cartridge. And every time my sister’s kids were visiti… I don't want a cartridge to "improve" a record because in my experience for one problem it solves, it creates another. I'm pretty sure this is the right way to do this. That means you can start playing records straight out of the box and don’t have to worry about buying a separate phono preamp. Audio Technica AT-VM95/AT95E/XP5, Linn K5/K9/K18, Goldring E3, Clearaudio Carts. I enjoyed doing the test. On its own, it has been a multiple recipient of Best Buy ratings in the UK. It's a great cartridge and I've got some expensive MCs to compare it to. As with the other budget cartridges, you have to use those tiny nuts, which can be maddening if you’re inexperienced. Despite being designed for those who are well acquainted with turntables and calibration, the Planar 1 is surprisingly easy to setup. I was suprised to find out how much I liked the $50 AT95E. Whether you’re new to vinyl or dusting off old records and coming back, a turntable is what you’ll need to transform those vinyl grooves into music. And I notice that the female contributor at TAS often picks different favorite gear than her male associates. This is a learning experience for sure. The first track of the Analogue Productions "Ultimate Analogue Test LP" is ideal for this. Stylus: elliptical It must not be very audible, but the fact is that the audio file could sound better. I ended up choosing the AT150 first, 2M Bronze second, and 2M Black (which I own and like) as a third. All this is great and lots of choices to achieve that out there! As the Rockman said in The Point, "You see what you want to see,you hear what you want to hear!". First of all thanks to everyone who participated. 2 years ago. Here's how I recommend the next test be done: Before each recording play a 1 KHz test track and set the analogue input levels of the ADC to some pre-determined "0VU" level. I've fallen in love with the AT 150ANV. Thanks for this little experiment though - it was quite fun! buy the variant which features a built-in phono preamp, UK customers can purchase here (Click to see price), Audio Technica AT-LP120X Turntable Review. A few different types of music, so you don't have to try to chase that perfect demo track. I thing the Ortofon Black lush sound just makes it pale by comparison, no contest IMO. For nigh on 30 years.....high end analogue has accepted the supremacy of LOMC cartridges over MMs without any questions? Future such surveys will feature “normalized” files so levels will be equal. This cartridge had the best bass extension and definition. The Apogee Duet for MAC (assuming you're on a MAC, ignore if not) is a nice ADC for not a ton of money. Thank you for posting the results - On my part I find them very educational, and clarify or comfirm some feelings I have been having on some cart I have been looking at! Unless I'm mistaken it's often taken as the reference frequency by sound engineers when checking for "unity" through a process - precisely what we're aiming to do here. I think it's appalling that as much as VPI is charging for the Traveler, that they can't even get the speed right. Grado’s moving iron designs have been around for seemingly forever at this point, and they continue to enchant their supporters up and down the line’s price points. And with a neutral cart, the agony of finding "synergy" is greatly reduced. Which file is Hana SL and Which File is Ortofon Quintet Black "S"? It might be difficult to get permission, but if you could include a classic rock song (like "Tom Sawyer" by Rush)...that would be really interesting. And that's an important point to stress -- there is no *one* perfect cartridge (or any other piece of phono gear) that is going to sound perfect on all records... of course different gear will sound a little different, but the things that sound the most different, are the records! That’s impressive and no doubt contributed to the cartridge’s fast, well defined but not etchy high frequency transient response. We mostly discussed which one(s) pleased more, and which one sounded better (according to particular tastes) - but not exaclty the differences in sounding character. In the hypothetical case of a cartridge with a dip at 1 KHz in an otherwise unremarkable response I would take that as a case of bad design or implementation (because the linearity around 1-2 KHz should be sacrosanct) and that should be presented, not hidden. I thought it was very articulate with good separation between instruments, had very good transient speed and was tonally well balanced. The Audio Technica AT3600L … I also correctly identified my Grado Black. But at $150, there's little to complain about. Ortofon’s 2m Bronze is second from the top of the 2M line. All of the others were fast. Rome Castellanes Regardless...it sounded muted to me...kind of muddy. Cantilever: N/A Just an idea. Of course very few audiophiles ever go 'back' once they have mounted a LOMC...and the future is pretty much determined for them? Balance: >1dB@1kHz Actually the less expensive cartridges do have more grit and excitement than the expensive, more subtle and articulate ones. For about $250 you wind up with a combination that most feel is slugging way above its weight. The Audio-Technica AT95SA is among the “best buys” in reasonably priced MM cartridges, if not the best buy, but only if you carefully set SRA. ), the cymbals were accentuated and a bit crunchy while the vocals were a bit brittle and ‘cardboardy’. I have over 40 cartridges, two turntables and have had a dozen tonearms (now reduced to my current 6 favourites). Besides the need to normalize and such, I would also think is is interesting to get your hands on a much better ADC to do this comparisons. Its lineage is intertwined with the classic and musically acclaimed Linn Basik, K5 and K9 phono cartridges. And, if it makes a poor recording sound great, it'll likely make a great recording sound awful. One track gets the Furutech treatment, the other doesn't, a few phono pres in a shoot out, that is added TO a review!, different mats, tweaks, how about same cart. In other words, does file #1 out of 10 produce a certain bias? Does file #10? There isn’t much wrong with this turntable from Denon. They are diamond elliptical cartridges which sound superior to the likes of the AT3600L. In my opinion, the AT3600L is a serious rival to the AT95E… Somebody smarter than me can figure this out. Thanks again for doing this comparison. I am curious if your collegues at Stereophile (people who do this for a living) were able to easily identify your rig. U-Turn is a huge name in the vinyl community and despite being slightly over budget it would be criminal not to include the U-Turn Orbit Plus within this list. Definitely want to try a cart from a Stereophile or Ananlogplanet competition or review. This was a brilliant excersise. I found the process of listening and comparing fairly exhausting. The AT7V is voiced differently from other Audio-Technica cartridges - it sounds like the respectable Signet cartridges of years past and reproduces music glowingly like classic tube gear. Thanks for taking the time to create these files. What spelled the difference here more than the gear is your PERCEPTIVE ABILITIES. It’s possible that the standard production $299 440MLa shares many similar sonic characteristics though it doesn’t use a sapphire cantilever and so probably isn’t as fast and extended as this one. Setting volume using the output at one frequency may work in some cases, but not all. It could be great to add a part 2 with some "low entry cartridges". Jimbo. 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical replacement stylus for these cartridges: AT95EX And that isn’t all: Women’s brains are different in many ways to men’s brains. Load resistance:47k Ohms I love reading that people blindly chose their faves! I felt sure the Blue Point file was the Grado Gold based on my experience with Grado carts. You don't need super-expensive equipment to have an excellent listening experience. The AT-LP120X comes with a bunch of features that make it a versatile record player. The thing that sold me on this experiment was the phono stage! I suspect an equivalent survey of digital cameras from $50 to $8900 shooting the same subject would render much more consistent results. However clarity of mids less than 9 Looking forward to more surveys like this. Tracking force: 1.2-1.8 (1.5 recommended) Oh! Is it “embarrassing”? 9) Very detailed...somewhat forward sounding....less airy than 7 bass better on 7 Using broad band noise may be safer overall, but then how broad (there ought to be a correlation to the track being sampled)? Price: $499. The AT150ANV also produced the most airy soundstage. Although the included Rega Carbon cartridge is fairly unremarkable, the table was designed to be upgraded. Dynavector DV-20X Balance: (@1kHz): within 2.0dB I've always thought their cartridges offered an incredible bang-for-the-buck - and still do. Stylus: Shibata Had I put the same file in all 10 positions, how would they rank based upon positioning? New for 2019. Having vast experience with the Caliburn/Cobra/Olympos...and owning a Copperhead mounted on my Raven AC-2 for over 5 years.....I stated on VinylAsylum that it was the cartridges which were determing the sound....and that I wouldn't be surprised if the AT-150ANV was the winner as I owned it and knew of its strengths? A great sounding turntable from an independent startup, Automatic: No | Motor: Belt drive | Phono preamp: No | USB: No | Speeds: 33 ⅓, 45 rpm | Stylus: Ortofon OM5e | Dimensions: 19.3 x 16.1 x 10 inchesPrice not available Check Price on Amazon. Stylus: Superfine polished elliptical Buying a separate preamp isn’t a very cost-effective upgrade given the minor difference it makes, but it’s nice to have the option nevertheless. I've had to save up for four months to be able to get it, but I figure after the trying couple of years I've had, I can afford to treat myself. That makes me very happy :). Perhaps you could consider for the next test, something in reverse? Energy is perceived differently by different organisms. The Shibata produces less record wear too. If so, any idea whether a period of break-in would have changed the absolute or relative rankings? By the way, I got all the files at exactly the same level and exactly the same starting positions before I did the test using iZotope RX4 Advanced's "Loudness" module (calibrated to -23 LUFS BS.1770-2/3 to ensure no clipping). Look, it’s not that hard to rate cameras, really. Looking forward to your next round ouf cartidge shoot-outs. Load resistance:47kOhms Note that at the bare minimum you will need to purchase a separate phono preamp as it does not feature a built-in one. That makes me feel even better about my purchase! I'm going to look into this further to see what the legal liabilities are and what my corporate masters will allow. It is also clear that very good, respectable sound can be had for little money and why people are back to vinyl...thanks to you. I put it head to head for the comparison, the OM still sounds better with more details but the AT95E wasn’t a sloucher either. Nagaoka MP-500 Being a replica of the legendary DJ turntable Technics 1200, it is as cool as it gets with its iconic design and DJ functionality. Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer … Audio Technica AT-VM95ML Vs. Ortofon 2M Blue File Identities Revealed! I find that when I switch from MM to LOMC.....the non-audiophiles look at each other in apparent puzzlement....whilst the audiophiles usually go...."oh yeh, listen to the 'tightness'? The Shibata stylus features a very small horizontal contact area and a wider vertical one. Cantilever: aluminum Incredible value for money and available in a beautiful walnut finish. Just that drawing conclusions from this experiment should be done with caution... Normalizing is not the right tool at all for this kind of exercise, in my opinion. The only MC in the group (moving coil), the Sumiko BPS’s output is on the low side for a MM and on the high side for a MC. I identified the Blue Point as sounding "laid-back" and "mellow," the opposite of what I would have expected. I was disappointed that the two inexpensive Audio-Technicas tied. Audio Technica clearly wanted a piece of the budget audiophile market that U-Turn and Pro-Ject have dominated in recent years and the AT-LPW40WN is a worthy alternative that is priced just under the $300 mark. An attempt to pull together relevant information on Audio Technica AT-VM95, AT95E and Linn K5/K9/K18 … This survey certainly was but that's my job so I'm up for it. Balance: .5dB The Black is certainly much better than the Bronze but the ratio of “better” is not as great as between the two Audio Technicas. 1 AT150ANV For casual listening this is the slightly better choice thanks to the higher quality carbon tonearm and belt-drive system which isolates the turntable from motor vibration. So I'm looking forward to seeing how the 2M Black stacks up in my system. The cymbals sparkled realistically and were sized just right. If you normalize peak values, then you will essentially dynamically compress cartridges that have the greatest dynamic range. Nonetheless its 2.5mV should be sufficient for most MM phono preamps and it is classified as a “high output moving coil” cartridge. We all have a greater appreciation for how hard it can be to define the sonic differences between carts, close in price or not. About the only item off limits for this would be speakers. Still if you prefer the warmth of tubes to the resolution of solid state, you will not like the 2M Bronze. I don't have a DAC yet, and my Denon receiver would not play the files directly so I used dbpoweramp to convert the files to WAV in order to play them on my system via an Airport Express which converts everything to 44.1KHz anyway (sigh!). The Audio Technica AT95SA (file #8—5%, 20 votes), Output: 3.5mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec. The built-in phono preamp sounds good and at the back of the turntable is a switch that lets you bypass it and use a separate preamp. It’s difficult to quantify that way but I’m doing it anyway. Didn't the high end TT manufacturers learn a lesson from all those years of Rega turntables that ran way too fast? If anyone hasn't said it, there's still the need to set recording levels low enough that the loudest output cart doesn't clip. A steal at $50 in my opinion. The VM95C is the entry-level, ridiculously cheap option at $34 but fitted with a low-resolution conical stylus (check the glossary below for differences in stylus). It might even get young people - who view our hobby as a rich old fart's pastime - more involved through it's no-cost participatory nature. They didn't. It’s also priced attractively for what it offers. But I do have to say that the "live" playback bettered file playback....still, with it all reduced to the same digit resolution it becomes a level playing field and a great deal can be learned about both the performance of the gear and of the listeners.... After all the dust and bits settle,I'll stick with my Clearaudio Maestro Wood! I'm on a never ending search for the most neutral cartridge. The cartridges surveyed tend to be more exciting and more "brash" and certainly draw one's attention more than does the Anna on the Caliburn. The midrange also projects somewhat forward—just the opposite of the $90 Shure M97xE not covered in this survey. Are these files still available to download? We like the Nagaoka MP-300 too. It’s a guitar the lesser cartridges buried almost completely under the bass line. different arm?, pressings, or even CABLES!!! The sonic differences between the AT95E and SA are nothing short of enormous. My least favorite was the AT150ANV. Price: $149.95. Weight: 7.2g Load resistance: 47k Ohms If you listen to a great deal of classical or vocal music and your system needs tonal and textural taming, this might be a good choice but if you prefer musical excitement, maybe not so much! In the full review in Stereophile I wrote that the 2M Black is “ridiculously good.” I stand by that! I bought mine for $700, from Aiko Trading:  http://store.aikotradingstore.com/search.php?search_query=at150anv&x=0&y=0. But, how does that affect the differences in “hearing” we could measure -- let alone the ones we can’t, yet, because we don’t know what they might be? Add it all up and you have a dynamic, punchy, macro and micro-dynamically impressive cartridge that takes MM cartridge design to new heights in my listening experience. This results in far superior bass: no more cardboardy string plucks. More did than we initially expected. I'm not sure I'd draw the same conclusion from those results. Prior to leaving I used a number of $1k - $3k low output MCs. Great sounding direct drive turntable packed with features. An audiophile turntable at a budget price… if you’re in the UK, Automatic: No | Motor: Belt drive | Phono preamp: No | USB: No | Speeds: 33 ⅓, 45 rpm | Stylus: Rega Carbon | Dimensions: 14.7 x 17.6 x 4.6 inches$475.00 Check Price on AmazonUK customers can purchase here (Click to see price). Fully automatic turntable at a heavily discounted price, Automatic: Yes | Motor: Belt drive | Phono preamp: Yes | USB: No | Speeds: 33 ⅓, 45 rpm | Stylus: DSN-85 | Dimensions: 15″ x 17.1″ x 4.8″$329.00 Check Price on Amazon. Fluance have made some incredible turntables in the past and the RT81 is no exception. I listened from 1-10 and again from 10-1 so as not to be overly affected by the relative merits of the pervious cartridge. He admitted that the Nagaoka MP-500 is indeed more dexterous, more vivid, and performs more abundantly but he likes the overall presentation of the MP-300. But more important than the rankings were the sonic differences you heard and how helpful this was to actually auditioning and choosing a cartridge. It could be great reference for audio maniacs like us  :). Separation: 35dB Me not so much with my midlin systems and old ears. I have the AT95E and no table yet and happy to see many Audio Technicas out there. 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