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I very much like my ADC XLM II.

Ortofon has right channel significantly louder than the left.

SATINのMCを試してください。高音が５０KHｚ以上に伸びています。

Empire 999VE, Stanton 681EE, ADC 10E/II

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Super OM30

2M Blue

2M Bronze

2M Black

2M Bronze

2M Bronze

The Signet should have been a Ortofon Bronze compared with.

The Signet's tone is smooth and sweet, whereas the Ortofon is harsh and steely. It's true that the Ortofon is "more detailed." This is a byproduct of its tipped-up treble response.

The 2M seems better. More detailed sound. I have it and find it to be very good.

AM10 seem warmer. 2M Blue more precise. Both have their positive points. That said if you didn't have these side by side the difference is small and I think it would be 2M Blue for me because while I do like this type of music also I listen to all kinds of music and the music I mainly listen is more suited to 2M Blue. That said if you had both and quick change depending of music would be great. It would be great to see the real comparison for the AM20 because these have the same type of stylus "Nude Elliptical".

Signet absolutely!!! Great depth, separation, holographic sound❤❤❤❤❤. Of course more vinyl surface noise.......

The Signet (Audio-Technica) sounds great!

Signet AM 20 Best!

Initially I thought them very comparable, its only as you get further into the track that the Signet demonstrates more body and subsistence, personally its a more interesting listen. I'm sure you meant AM10 and not AM20

Signet AM20 clearer deeper ..better separation. everything is better

I think for listen wich différence on the two cartrige that's need same stylus....

Astrion sounds better in this case. More brighter, not to high pitched sound and warm mids and fuller bass. Completely reproduce the full range of the orchestra and imagine all the instruments on it's special place. The AT focus more the high levels and forgot the mid range, and down the bass you don't feel it that there are instruments in a full room, like compress all on one place. For this price in the early 80s, I'm sad I never could buy such great pick ups new, because born in 77 and my highest equipment with 14 was a Dual CS 5000 with a simple Ortofon OM body.

Ortofon and it's not close. Audio Technica are brutally bright

The 981 is less distorted on the piano. Perhaps the record is worn and that is why the piano sounds like it does.

What’s the song? Loved this.

It is more than 40 years since I owned an ADC cartridge and was very satisfied with it, unfortunately later I could no longer afford it and had to fall back on cheaper cartridges.

I love your videos, these are great comparisons. Just note that neither is an Hyperelliptical stylus. The 760SLC has what appears to be a Van Den Hul tip shape, and the 2M Bronze has what appears to be an Ogura Vital shape. "Hyperelliptical" is not a generic term (like "line contact", which is an umbrella term for many different styli). "Hyperelliptical" is a specific type of cut used by Shure, which is different to the ones presented.

ADC Astrion is preferred by me.

Astrion

ADC for me, great video thanks!

The ADC has a more balanced sound I think, I've always found that Audio Technica's have a little too much top end emphasis for my taste. My other gripe with them is that the midrange tends to lack body and heft necessary for a convincing portrayal of an orchestra. Other people love them I know but they're just not my cup of tea.

What is that high pitched kinda squeaky sound in the beginning? It happened with both of the carts. Once it starts going though, they both sound fantastic, but I’ve gotta give it to the ADC.

Wow!

I have 740 and 750. Not bad. Via u-tube the ADC sounds better to me than the 760SLC

They both sound great to me, I don't feel a need to upgrade from the blue especially for double the price.

What piece are we hearing? Liked the Jilco, sounds more lively to me.

no way the pickering xsv 3000 could sound better than the v15 iv : the shure has more control, no colour , very flat response, lower distortion ...I had once the xsv 3000 but I sold it after 4 months... on the other hand , using the Shure v15 IV , you can play vinyl for hours and hours with no fatigue and listening micro and macro dynamic excursion very easy ....

I love the melody. Do you have the name and autor? Thanks!

Unsurprisingly very similar sounding cartridges, the 981 just edges it when the solo piano strikes right at the introduction 2:45 and 6:54 respectively. I'd be happy with either.

the 981 is even better

the 881S has a beautiful timbre

I own one Stanton 981 HZS bit it needs a stylus. The one from LPGear is sibilant. It is such a waste of money. Anyone ever found a good replacement for them?

Stanton 981 HZS Best!

🎉wow, great treasure of mine, thx!

Prefer Empire

It's interesting how the frequency residence graph is really reflected in the sound of each cartridge. For me, the Ortofon has more timbre and less air than the Shure. But that timbre might give the impression of listening to music rather than a recording.

Definitely the 2M Black. More defined, better highs, clearer bass, quite surprised. I have one and really like it. The EDR 9 is very close, and depending on the system, may sound better. Great video! Both cartridges are outstanding sonically.

I have an Empire 2000 in my collection. Plus four Empire turntables.

The Empire EDR.9 frequency response is flat, while the 2M Black is slightly depressed in the mids and tipped up in the mid-to-upper treble. The Empire sounds natural and musical, while the Ortofon sounds slightly harsh (most clearly heard with massed strings). Some of the best carts ever made came just before the dawn of the CD era, and the EDR.9 is one of them.

EDR 9 By far for me. One of the most significant cartridges ever made.