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From: uunet!cbmvax!drysdale@samsung.com (Scott Drysdale)
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Subject: Re: Grado
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Date: 31 Dec 90 15:10:20 GMT
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i've been annoying the local stereo outlets lately.  i had a grado zf3+ (or
something like that - around $60.00) and i too thought the sibilant sounds
really sucked - cymbals, vocals, some synth sounds).  i tried fooling with
tracking force (other alignment was right on as they say to set it up) and
got nowhere also.  the grado was returned, and i got an audio technica pt800,
which exhibits some problems with sibilants, but not nearly as bad as the
grado.  can you give me any pointers to improving performance, or point me
toward a really good cartridge?  i've got a cheapo turntable (p-mount arm,
adjustable tracking force, nothing else) and don't have the bucks right now
to spring for a good turntable and a good cartridge.  i'm looking for
something around $100 (the pt800 was $80 - apparently the perfection quantum
is $20 :)

  --Scotty

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