Hey, can I just say, I appreciate the work you put into this hobby. As a newcomer, it's immensely helpful to not only have someone who passionately describes the equipment, but goes to such lengths to ensure that we can hear the equipment. It's also reassuring that you're so positive and humble in the pursuit of the hobby. I aspire to approach Vinyl with your attitude. Thank you for your videos. I cant wait to see your channel grow.
Dear Buddy Dale🤗, enjoy your journey!... I am very happy and humbled to have received your blessings and kind support. Thank you for spending time with me and writing to me Brother👋😄!!! The efforts I spent on these is down to only one reason, and that is the friendships I owe to the many warm friends in the very warm vinyl community. The other lovely guys are Paul😄 at "X Junkie NL" from The Netherlands, and Paul😄 of "Barakapdub" from Texas. Yes, both are named Paul💪💪!!! I wish you a beautiful and rewarding vinyl'ing journey ahead with many precious musical records🎶🎵🎶🎶 coming to your home, and many international great friends to come into your life💪💪💪. I am sure you will have both. Warmest Regards Brother and we can catch up anytime again🎶🎵🎶🎶!!!
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for the great work. I also wanted to thank you Ian for making me discover Art Blakey and the jazz messengers !! That's what i call great music and great musicians! Cheers from France. Sam
Thank you too Buddy Sam👋😄we all vinyl fans spin on together!! Thank you for your time catching up yet again! Art Blakey and his band are really a joy to listen to. Sheer passion and musicianship indeed! Joyful!!!!😄🎶🎵🎶🎶 See you soon, anytime my friend!
Hi Ian, Thank you for sharing your festivities in Chinatown, it's fascinating - especially for Europeans like me. All the best for you and your family...
Brother :-D thank you for all your time... and especially getting to me so early, SO FAST after I had launched the video :-D !!!! Thank you Buddy!!!!! Thanks for allowing me to share with you friends my family members' and my humble outings.... Warmest Regards to you and your family!!! Peace and joy for you guys in this Lunar New Year.... See you Buddy ~~~
Greetings from Boston Massachusetts Just wanted to thank you, for your wonderful reviews. You do a wonderful job, you cover all the bases, and you get right to the point. And your passion for the music translates perfectly, to your audience. 👍
Dear Buddy Derek !!!! :-D thank you!!!! Hope you and M have a super cosy Sunday afternoon in the conservatory!!!! or infront of your Warm Leben with Mullards and Harmas!!!
Dear Ian I watched your latest video with my mouth open because I did not believe, could not believe, that a cartridge with a conical stylus was good for anything but playing 78 and 45 rpm mono records. Therefore, I have to thank you for opening my eyes, ears and mind to this new reality. Until your next enthusiastically produced and informative video. Fan Boy Bob
Dear Buddy Bob :-D thank you for your kind time again!!! My apologies for being late in my reply coz TH-cam do miss out notifying me of some messages here and there. Sorry Buddy. Really sorry. Yes, it is indeed surprising for me too...that a cart with a conical stylus can sound so much better (more detailed than an elliptical one!)... hehheh!! You are right!! Conical stylus can actually go beyond 78 and 45 mono records!!! Amazing... Brother, enjoy your weekend!!! ~ ian
Hi Ian No need to apologise, I realise that first and foremost you are a family man and family above everything else must come first. However, I also realise that your dedication to your hi-fi hobby, and service to the world, is a calling that few will hear and even fewer will ever be able to relay as well as you do. Therefore, as long as you continue to produce such interesting and informative videos then that's OK. Fan Boy Bob
Those crazy Nag outliers are going to rear the heads again. Great review Ian. Although I must confess the part I enjoyed the most was the visit through Chinatown. What a beautiful area. Spectacular!
Brother :-D enjoy your Mani and Sansuis!!!!!! :-D You are right, those crazy Nag outliers are going to rear their heads again very soon!!! I've no choice, compared them left right and centre, and the results are easy to hear!!! Thank you for your time catching up again!!! Have a lovely weekend Buddy Luis!!!!!!
I think this is a great review with superb descriptions of sound effects from these cartridges. I had similar experiences when testing a number of RCA phono interconnects in my system!
To buy the Goldring E2 was a mistake of mine. The left channel always showed up being louder, than the right channel after recording songs. All my other cartridges, the AT91, AT95E and AT95EX don't have this problem.
Hi Buddy😄...thank you for catching up!!!!! 8:30am on your side now🌄? Thank you for spending time with me and fellow friends!! Have a lovely Sunday ahead!!!💪
Another entertaining video! I love your "muted conclusion" ha, ha! Funny stuff Ian. Thanks for the tour. That's a fun looking shopping/eating scene to be sure. 👍
Dearest Buddy Eric from Houston :-D !!! Hehheh...thank you for catching up SO EARLY and so fast after I had launched this video....thank you really my friend, FOR ALL YOUR YEARS OF SUPPORT, AND FOR ALL YOUR SUCCINCT INSIGHT AND CHERISHED HELP ALWAYS!!! I wish for you and your family a lovely Lunar New Year filled with peace and joy!!!! Brother, if you do come by, let me bring you around!!! ~ ian
@@HiViNywschannel Thank you Ian. If ever I do visit that side of the world I'll surely let you know my friend. Happy Lunar New Year's to you and yours as well!
I am currently using E3 and am delighted with the sound quality provided by this cartridge its well-balanced performer that works well across a wide range of music so I believe E2 must be ok as well . Thanks for interesting video and take care buddy . Cheers . AG .
Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming by and catching up!! I value your time and opinion!!! Cheers to you in Germany and Guten Tag!!!
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Ian, you're simply the best one on TH-cam, your tests are actual, current and most accurate! You have a great life philosophy Ian and I and many people here appreciate a lot all your efforts. In almost the same manner I began the journey in early 70's with an old Thorens 160/Shure, Quad 33/303 and AR6 loudspeakers and still is driven by the very same spirit of the vinyl, all these years but with help of just a little better equipment. You do a very good job for new vinyl community and I wish you and your people only the best. Lo Greetings
Dearest Michail, thank you so much for your very, very kind and amazing friendship offered to me.. I am very happy to hear and learn from your journey all these months, as you share with me your kit and songs enjoyed. Apologies as I can't write more now, as I have just seen 50+ patients from 7am till now 2:15pm🤗 and I have another 3 hours to go before I can tell my clinic boss that I can knock off. I see your message and I am very heartened. Warmest Regards my friend, ~ ian.
...dearest Brother Michail, I am back home after dinner and walk with Moko my little cutie pie furkid :-D Dear Michail, thank you immensely for sharing with me your journey, your journey which is 7x my time in vinyl thus far. Now i know more about you, :-D with your first old Thorens 160 (YUMMY!!!), Quad 33/303!!!!!!! and AR6!!!! Those are just FANTASTIC TOP CLASS equipment!!! YOU HAVE THEM!?!!!! You are one very lucky boy then with such great toys as your FIRST EQUIPMENT!!!!! :-D LUCKY BOY INDEED to be able to have them to accompany you as you first started your journey!!!.... I can only dream. ......brrrrr......WOW!!!!
That was a great review Ian. Thank you for taking your valuable time to teach us what to listen for when determining the right cart for our needs. I really look forward to your reviews. As I look outside at this moment it’s cold and snowing but I felt a warming watching your Chinatown video. Have a very happy Lunar New Year!
Dear Brother Gene, :-D thank you so much for your message!!! It really bring a big smile to my face....thank you so much my friend for your kind time and kind support. Warmest Regards and may you have a good Sunday out with family and friends!! ENJOY YOUR WILSON BENESCH ACT50 TONEARM!!!!!!! :-D
Dear Buddy Andrew :-D.... THANK YOU for coming by!!!!!! Hehheh!.....Moko is stuck besides me now sleeping as I write...just taken her lunch :-D See you soon my friend! Warmest Regards, ~ ian.
Hi, Ian! So great to see another video! That footage of the Chinese New Year reminded me fondly of being a kid in the late 70’s/early 80’s, when my grandfather owned a butcher shop in Boston, MA. There was a parade of dragons dancing down the streets and a ton and of fireworks going off everywhere. It was actually quite frightening for a little kid, but I still have great memories of it as I grew older. Lol. 😁 Thanks for the great vids again, Ian! I’ve been loving my Goldring 1006 for a few months now, and I’m aware of what amazing carts they make. Your friend, - Nick
Dearest Buddy Nick with your Nagaoka and Goldring on your SL1200Mk5 with Cardas Litz wires! Good to have you here again!!! Thanks for coming by so early just after this video had been launched!!! Thanks for telling me your fond memories!!!! And YES, i am very happy that you are enjoying your Goldring 1006 :-D !!! Super good and lovely, high performing cartridge!!!!! I love it!!! Warmest Regards, ~ ian.
I had to change headphones to hear some of the subtle differences but they're there. And thank you for sharing some family time. Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to you and yours.
Hi Brother :-D !!! Great to see you again after a year and thank you for coming by and writing in!! Thank you for your well wishes for my family and i! I wish for you a brilliant and fruitful Lunar New Year and your family, good health and great joy ahead too!!! Great vinyl listening ahead for you too of course :-D !!! See you Buddy! ~ ian
Wonderful review Ian, my friend. I could clearly hear the differences you described (much better computer speakers now). I suspect the carpet-puller might come from Nakaoka ;-). Anyway, thank you so much for posting these wonderful reviews, I make my buying decisions based upon them [beerclink]. Dan in Fort Worth, TX, USA
Dear Buddy Dan :-D Hi!!! I am sorry for my 5 days' late reply.... I might as well reveal here: YOU ARE RIGHT, it is the Nag. I have also lately finished (after the E2 vs MP110) the auditions of the E3 vs MP110, and yes, again, the MP-110 easily finishes the E3 off. :-D Warmest Regards to you my friend in Texas!!!
Ian, Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family! What a pleasant surprise to see your latest video this morning. I am amazed each time I see your introduction with all of your cartridges on display. What a great collection! Of course, your review was excellent in content and presentation. However, your Lunar New Year tour of Chinatown was almost as good as your review! I thank you for sharing the sights and sounds of such a festive time!
Dear Buddy Steven :-D !!! Yay!!! I get to see you so soon!!! Sorry for my late response...coz I was really stretched after the final stretch of 10 hours nonstop working on my computer yesterday Sunday.... :-D of course I have been working on it every day for the past four weeks. But the last stretch is always the most intensive :-D Hope everything is going on well with you and your family in California... My warmest regards to them :-D
The really good cartridge from the new VM95 line is the ML version. The EN version is just marginal better than the E version with a bonded stylus. Imho the EN has the worst price/quality ratio in the entire line.
I bought a VM540ML before the VM95 line was out - the microline really digs out the detail. I would have bought the VM95 ML if was available at the time. There isn’t much price difference between the EN & ML VM95 styluses (about $50) but the step up in performance is huge
Yep, the vm95ml is a fantastic sounding cart/stylus, I have a 2m Blue, MP 110, Grado Blue 3 and the 95ml, the 95 ml is by far the best and amazing value for money (bought another one as back up)
I have been living with the E2 on my u-turn orbit turntable for a while now and it is fantastic with super wide stereo imaging with excellent depth and height. It is a true calibration cartridge and I scored it for less than $80.
Happy Lunar New Year !!! An interesting review. I wonder who the old friend could be????? I also have the Schiit JIL in my system. It's always a treat to see videos of your homeland. My wife is a Filipino, so maybe when we visit the Philippines we'll have time to visit your country. Take care my friend.
Dear Buddy :-D hi!!!! ENJOYING you MP-500 and MP-110 !!!! Happy to have you come by so early after i had just launched this video.....thank YOU!!!! Hehheh.... hi five!!! We both have the Schiit Jil!!! Great to know that you have picked that up from my video descriptor!!!! :-D Hahahhaa.... hi five!!! Yes, if you do drop by my little country, give me a tinkle!!! Warmest Regards my friend!!! And thank you for your support always. ~ ian
Wheeeew, Ian! You are really a vinyl-o-holic! :-) My apologies for the silence, I just recovering from a bad cold. Glad to see all 3 of you are doing fantastic. And yet another enjoyable and unbiased review, love it! Honestly, I am sure that you could have people pay for your reviews, I certainly would because I find them highly informative. You are playing with all the nice things and gadgets I never get my hands on and your videos are letting me be part of it. So, yet another THANK YOU, my friend! Cheers, Norman
Dear Buddy Norman from Germany :-D . have a great time ahead!!! Please do not apologize.... you have been a lovely friend these years and really happy to have you again with me, so early this time after i had just launched the video! Guten Tag and have a great week ahead my friend, thank you for your kindness.
❤ thanks Ian for another great informative report! I plan to buy an E2 or my U-turn orbit green basic turntable very soon thanks to you and God bless you!
Hello, Ian! Congratulations to all of you in this new year! Audio-Technica has no way! Always losing to anyone! Ha, ha, ha, ha. Is it up to the ART-1000? About the city: Waw!
Dearest Brother Alvaro!!!! Thank you for catching up!!! Thank you for reaching out to me so early just after i had readied and put up this video :-D . Thank YOU!!!! I hope you have been doing very well with all your electrical work, microphones, and all those ongoing modifications, all the time :-D ... very happy that you are such a happy guy so engrossed in audio and hifi!! Most of all, my wife and i love you and your wife for being such super great and warm friends to us. Warmest Regards always Buddy! ~ ian.
It looks so colorful and fun at the market. Lots of reds and yellows. The foods looks so good. That smoked meat I would try for sure. I love visiting different country's and experiencing different cultures. The food looks so healthy compared to what I normally eat. Singapore is on my list of countries to visit someday. Thanks for sharing where you live. It was fun to watch.
Dear Buddy Mark :-D !!! Thank you for catching up!!! You are ever effervescent on your channel and the energy is of course: infectious :-D !!! Thanks for keeping up with everybody in the VC. You're up there with the rest of the VC stalwarts!!!!! Kudos to you and your love for everybody, and your daily efforts. Warmest Regards my friend, and if you coming by to Singapore, give me a tinkle and we will spend good time together taking in the sights and sounds, chatting about life and the world!!! IT spins!!!
@@HiViNywschannel I will definitely look you up when I plan a trip to Singapore. Thank you for all the kind words about my channel. I don't get many comments on my videos but when I do, I get excited and very eager to reply back. Your comment on my review of the Puffin made my day. Your a pioneer of the VC yourself and in a league of your own with your reviews. I like how you space out your videos and when you upload them, I know they are going to be good. It shows the work you put into them between videos. Keep up the great work my friend.
Dearest Mark, Thank you very, very much!!! "....how you space out your videos..." :-D hahaha thank you for your immense understanding!!!!! I am really, really grateful to your kindness and thoughts. You belong to the kindest and most giving guys in the VC. You are top, top. Warmest Regards Buddy!!!!! ~ ian
Bingo - The next instalment lands in my inbox. Happy New Year from sunny Sri Lanka - I hope it brings peace, prosperity, loads of new records and some hifi goodies too.
Ah BROTHER😄😄😄now you're in Sri Lanka!!!!! Enjoy your stay there!!!!! Thank you for your well wishes!!!! You're first here...and very often as I've mentioned many times in the past💪😄🙏!!!! Thank you Brother!!! Have a happy Lunar New Year too my friend!!!! 🌛✌✌✌
Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming back and catching up! Do I see a lovely furkid beside your name? Moko says hi!!!!! Woof woof!!! What is his/her name and the breed? :-D CUTE!!!
HiViNyws channel Hello Ian. Thank you for responding. Yes, you are correct, that’s my little furry buddy. His name is Sir Baxter and he’s an English Bulldog. He’s the head of the household around here. Happy listening my friend 😃
I love watching your videos! Always so enthusiastic and informative. The mystery Goldring beater could possibly have already been mentioned somewhere in these comments, but I'm looking forward to your video, just in case it's something else. :)
Dear Brother :-D thank you for coming by again so early always, and this video after it just had been launched. Thank you! Hehheh.....some friends have already spilled the beans on it in their other messages here :-D !!!! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'} Buddy thank you for your kind time coming by again so soon after the video is launched... Warmest Regards to you and your family and of course vinyl-playing buddies in your community!!! ~ ian
@@HiViNywschannel Dear Ian, I have a question for you: I need to replace my broken Goldring 1006 stylus. I currently use the Ortofon 2M Red and want to go back to the Goldring, however, do you think I should spend more on the GR 1012 or 1042, or stick with the 1006? I want to stop using the 2M Red, as it is unsatisfactory. Many thanks. When can we watch your G1042 review?! ;)
Happy lunar new year to you Ian 👋🏻 and the fam(wife sonnies and of course Moko 🐶) well now I was thinking of picking up a different cart then the one I have stuck w for years 😎🎶 I am shocked the elliptical beat out the spherical nude but as you say you just don’t know, thank you for saving us from the drudgery of trying to decide ( I know I know our choice in the end) wow the footage at the festivity’s is just super fantastic! I should be there heehee.....I’m hungry and I don’t why🤔🤔. see everyone later have a great week ahead- Lis
Dearest Sister Lis :-D !!! Thank you for coming by so FAST just after this video had just been released!!! Thank you Sister!!! Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family and friends there too!!!! Hehheh, hope you have just enjoyed your dinner, after a hearty breakfast 13hours ago when you had just sent me this lovely message!!! Warmest Regards and have a great week ahead Sister Lisa!!!! ~ ian.
Great review as always and enjoyed the trip .13:17 the Perfect Shop how is that possible as it clearly isn't selling hifi equipment!! All those food stalls and restaurants how do you and the family decide where to eat .Loving my new P3 ,Peace and LOVE Ian.
Hahaha.... the Perfect Shop :-D.....hahahaha....i was giggling when I saw this shop first time when it appeared a few years ago...really funny actually!!!! Love your banter Buddy!!!! Hahaha...not selling hifi! Indeed!!! Brother talk about the food and variety in Singapore...we are spoilt for choices as so many of them offering everything from around the world are all here and squeezed in and populating every corner here.... we must be thankful to the relative good peace and prosperity we have... coz I find Singaporeans too spoilt for choices for food... it is actually very difficult to choose when so many different types of food ARE easily available. I feel the Singaporeans should be thankful and not take peace and stability for granted, and cherish every morsel of food that is available. Warmest Regards Buddy :-D ~ ian.
I certainly heard that high end on the E2, even at my reduced bitrate on YT. It's been so long since I've been in a crowded city - just watching the marketplace I could sense I would have been overwhelmed - life on the farm I'm used to a little more space.
Excellent review as always. Thanks for posting the video about your Chinatown trip. Awesome! Would love to see it in person someday. What kind of food was in that large boiling pot? It looked delicious!😍
Dear Buddy Bob :-D enjoying your MP-110, Marantz SR7005 and Martin Logan SL3s!!! Hehheh..... you love spicy food I can conclude!!!! Both soups are amazingly tasty, and the tastefulness and herbal concoctions in both simply took my by surprise..... THEY ARE GOOD!!!! My whole family, sons, their girlfriends, and even my parents, really took to them.... even my wife now is hooked. Hahaha, our familiar and kind brother Martin is right about the spicyness...IF YOU drink that boiling oil on the sides!!! But amazingly again, this boiling red oil is not just one-dimensional spicy: lots of herbs' tastes have also gone into it. It is just amazing. The water soluble herbal taste and the oil soluble herbal taste are separately GREAT to taste. I would still go slow on the oily part for health reasons, but we do approach from the boiling centre so as to scoop out a lot of the non-oily reddish soup and drink that part. Very, very nice and tasty. Drop by and I shall give you both a treat!!! :-D Warmest Regards my two dearest friends and buddies. ~ ian
Really cool! And Indeed, it looked like a fantastic atmosphere there! Really really cool! It did look like the temperatures at your end are a bit higher than they are here.. (2 degrees with rain here at the moment). Something to keep in mind if we visit 👍
Dearest Buddy Erwin, thank you for coming by again so early always, and this video after it just had been launched. Thank you! I know you have the TD-160 and loves the TD-124... what decks are you having now? Warmest Regards, ~ ian.
Hi Ian, yes, your videos are always one of the most anticipated for me.. Perfect balance for what I really like.. I use the TD-124 / Jelco SA-750-DB / Nagaoka MP-110 and Acoustic Signature Tango phono pre now. I love it! Well, the phono pre is not that great, but at least it will work for now 🤣
Sorry Brother, i only checked back and saw this message today :-D . TH-cam didn't notify sometimes, especially if it is a reply to a reply. I am sorry Buddy!
Dear Buddy! Enjoy your MP-150 and Mani!! Now i can guess, that you are from the U.K. ?? Do you have budgies too? My wife got one 1.5 years ago, and it is very cute and playful!! Very interactive with us and especially with Moko my furkid :-D!
I can hardly wait to hear what cart you are referring to, but I do have a guess. And a bonus - a wonderful tour! I noticed the happy little Mani on your rack, as usual. I believe you mentioned using a Jil to create the samples you use in your videos. If you have time, I would love to know what setting you use on the Jil, what software you are using, and what settings you are exporting the files as/to. Thanks!
Dearest Buddy :-D ... thank you for catching up yet again!! So nice of you my friend! Thank you for your time! Yes the Schiit Mani has been OUTstanding!!! :-D always!!! Yes the Jil....connect to Audacity...and easy. The Jil is fantastic. Hehheh I am indeed launching the video this weekend...within the next 48 hours!! The cartridge poking its nose in, is the Nagaoka MP-110!!! And yes, YOU ARE SO RIGHT :-D I am adding some tour/snippets of Singapore in my daily family life...see you soon my friend! And have a lovely weekend ahead!
Dear Buddy :-D i would like to say thank you too for coming by so often and ever so early, this time too, after the video episode had just been released! Thank you for your precious time and support always. NOS!?! C711 and QD-700C!?! Wow!!!! Where you got them from? MP-100? You have tried it? Hehheh!! Good right? i am happy for you!!!! I thank you for coming by with your very insightful sharings always and your wealth of knowledge and experience!!! Warmest Regards, ~ ian.
@@HiViNywschannel You can find a number of interesting New-old-stock cartridges and styli in Europe at online dealers like www.thakker.eu (Germany) or www.pickupnaalden.com (Netherlands). Especially the latter is also a good source in case you need a replacement stylus for a rare or old cartridge. Yes, I'm very pleased with the MP-100. I originally bought it when I accidently smashed my MP-30 stylus and at that time did not have the budget to buy a replacement stylus. Now I use it for playing used LPs of unknown quality, but it's a really good cartridge for its price, as long as the music does not get too busy (e.g. large ensemble tutti). Btw. Nagaoka cartridges became really expensive in Europe during the last 1-2 years.
@@HiViNywschannel Those are the two shops that have the most "exotic" cartridges and styli. Btw. I'm proud owner of the Nagaoka MP-30 since 1987... once you get addicted to Nagaoka you don't want to go back ;-)
@@KaiTimmerherm gosh I agree....crazy carts they are. Revealing and detailed, balanced and neutral, yet musical!...willing to plough the depths and scale the dynamics. Crazy.
Dear Buddy :-D great to see you so soon again!! Hope your young vinyl journey is getting on to a good start! Yes...i repeat myself: take your time :-D Warmest Regards!!! Hi five!!
Dear Buddy Dale :-D hi!!!! Thank you for coming by again so soon!!! Great to see you again always! ENJOY YOUR MP-150!!!! :-D Warmest Regards my friend!!
Dear Buddy Hans Vos from The Netherlands :-D ...thank you for coming by again so early again, and for this video too after it just had been launched. Thank you for your keeping up with me my friend!!! Warmest Regards to you and your family and vinyl-playing buddies in your community!!! ~ ian.
Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming by and catching up with me and friends here! Hope you are spinning on really well on your side!!! Wow Parlophone Label!!!
Thank you :-D Brother Matt!!!! It is a 1.8mV cartridge and yes, a very interesting cartridge!!!! It is not exactly a low output MC cartridge...but pretty low for MM standards. Thank you for suggesting it, it will not be easy and entirely fair to compare it head to head with other MM or LowOutput MCs like the Hana EL, as the phonostage settings will be very different :-D Warmest Regards my friend, and have a good week ahead. We can catch up anytime again!!! Please! ~ ian.
Dear Ian, I have been watching and “listening” for quite some time now, and must say thank you for what you do for us, the silent vinyl community. I recently upgraded to the Schiit Mani and love it. Thank you for your coverage of carts and I hope to upgrade soon. Keep up the great work and “fun” reviews. From Southern California, Scott
Dear Brother Scott :-D, thank you for your very kind words and time actually all these while. I am humbled to have your support and encouragement. Thank you! Yes, i believe there is the majority silent vinyl community...and we know better. We are the 99.99999999% of honest guys here. Not that 0.00000001% of self-created PAID equipment reviewers who claim to know better than us. They are paid, and they are never honest. They are paid big sums. Huge sums to support their ring. Those awards? To put it very kindly: influenced. Honest audio manufacturers have come by SIngapore before, and they have, separately, revealed the horrible things that have been going on in these rings. Very shocking and saddening to hear...and they are big names. Very big names. One thing good about the internet is that information provided by passionate and honest people and untainted by money, can be availed to everybody. You and i will make it right. We will keep winning. Warmest Regards to you, your family and your circle of vinyl'ing brothers there in your community, ~ ian.
Initially I was surprised to see this comparison. Here in the UK the VM95EN goes for £100, whereas the E2 is around £75. I thought the AT would wipe the floor with the E2, but apparently not! I actually bought the E3 version recently, and again for a lot cheaper than the VM95EN. It has been great so far, however the capacitance it requires is way lower than my Onkyo amp's phono stage, so next stop is an external phono stage to get the best out of it. By the way, I had a great visit to Singapore over Christmas and visited the famous Adelphi :D lots of wonderful equipment, however the record shop you recommended to visit in the basement was closed both times. Never mind! Thanks for another great video.
Dear Buddy Tom :-D !!! Wow you were here in Singapore!!!and at Adelphi!!! AMAZING!!!! I apologize that the two basement record stores were closed when you were there... the other three on level3 should be open and you must have seen them :-D I hope you have ventured into some shops and listened to some equipment too!!! Yes, the U.K. citizens have it good with Goldring pricing!!!! Very attractive always!!! Yes the E2 is better than the VM95EN. Thank you for telling me about the AT's price! Warmest Regards, ~ ian.
Dear Buddy :-D thank you so much for your kindness too coming by and spending time with other fellow friends and with me. Thank YOU! May you have a beautiful and rewarding vinyl journey my friend!!! Best Regards! ~ ian.
Dearest Jorge :-D :....thank you Brother for coming back!!.. Yes, I am indeed getting the StudioPhono soon, and hope to have it shoot-out and reviewed with the Schiit Mani and Tisbury Domino Phono. We shall see :-D... i am salivating at the prospect of them fighting it out. Wonder if Mike Moffat's creation will stand up to these pricier models again!!! Warmest Regards Buddy Jorge, and see you soon!!! Cheers, cheers!
Dear Ian, Happy Lunar New Year to you & your family. Year of the 🐷. Await the reveal of the cart that will wipe the floor with the ones shown in this vlog. The name begins with N 🤩 Thanks of the Chinatown scenes celebrating the lunar new year, do provide more commentary on the sites & items shown in future vlogs. Thanks😃
Brother Jayaram :-D !!! How is your Revox Reel-To-Reel machine coming along :-D and JC3Jr phonostage? Let me know!!! (you are right, it is the one starting with N:-D !!!!) Thank you for your encouragement and suggestions for these vlogs... i am not a celebrity so i am naturally shy to introduce things or speak too much... :-D but really, thank you so much for backing me up Buddy!!!! Warmest Regards to you and your family!!!!
I use the Blue Note reissues to evaluate cartridges. The sound must be at least clear enough to reveal the frequent tape overload on drums without further blunting the bass drum and floor tom and making the cymbals sound even rougher. The Goldring E2 passed this test; the A-T VM95EN did not.
Dearest Buddy Martin :-D... so nice to have you catch up with me so early just after this video is readied and put up.... i hope you have been doing well in your missions!!! Thank you for giving me, giving us, your timely insights and always well-judged recommendations!!!! I am still learning from you. Thank you Brother Martin. Warmest Regards, :-D from Moko, wifey and i.
Thank you for your reviews and sharing your knowledge! I’ve been getting back into vinyl & find this channel one of the best!! Your integrity and passion for the hobby is much appreciated! Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!!
Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming by and catching up!!! Great to see you back!!! :-D something that starts with N is coming by to show the E2, many things :-D Warmest Regards, ~ ian
Hi! There must be something about the compliance of the cartridges. Tonearm mass (12g) + Cartridge weight + headshell (11.4g) favors Goldring specifications (6.9g and 10 cu dynamic compliance)
Brother :-D !!! Your much awaited Schiit Sol is still not launched yet.... :-D ...me too yearning for its release!!! Ah!!!! Thank you so much for your time yet again coming so soon after the video is released... it was almost 12midnight++ just now when i launched it...and i couldn't keep my eyes open after working nonstop on my Sunday (Singapore) :-D.... i fell asleep and couldn't answer your kind message out of your precious time. Thank you and i wish you a lovely week ahead!! Warmest Regards :-D ~ ian.
@@HiViNywschannel Your dedication to quality and accurate demos is, as always, greatly appreciated. Regarding the Schiit Sol, I think it's probably going to be June or July, at the earliest, before we see that turntable. I asked John Darko the other day if he had heard anything since his video of the Sol and he said he'd not heard anything else about a release date. Good things come to those who wait. Sometimes "great things" come too. Cheers my friend. Stay well.
Dear Buddy Andres :-D thank you for coming by and catching up again!! Great to see you again! Hope you are enjoying your MP-150/200!!!! AND your Klipschs!!!
I recently purchased a National Panasonic EPC-270C-II cart on eBay to pair with my vintage Technics 1900 so I could hear how my turntable would sound in it's stock 1977 configuration. I am blown away how great it sounds! I did a little research and low and behold.....this cartridge was made by who else but Nagaoka :)
Dear Brother :-D thank you for coming by again so early always, and this video after it just had been launched. Thank you! Hahaha.... the Nagaoka WILL come by very soon again!!! Warmest Regards, ~ ian.
You are a treasure of information my friend! Thank you for your diligence in what we love so much; spinning records!! On a scale of 1-10, where does the VM95E rank, compared to the Ortofon 2M Blue? Table is Technics 1210mkII . Thank you again.
Hehheh Brother....I'm not that sure about used carts....many things might possbly have happened to used carts, and I generally do not purchase used carts for peace of mind and surety. ✌😄cheers cheers cheers Meletis!!!
Hey buddy, this time was really close, they both sounds very similar! Off course, the GR2 it's much cheaper so it's a better buy. I am curious about your next video but I can't wait about your opinion on the GR3! 🤘
Dear Buddy Tony :-D hi!!! Glad to always see you!!! You stay in the U.K.? U.K. citizens get their Goldrings really much cheaper than elsewhere! It is your own national brand, so good for you!!!! :-D do correct me if i've gotten your nationality wrong! Take care Buddy Tony and have a great week ahead!! Happy vinyl listening!
Another excellent review,objective, honest and adoptable.Ive found that agood s spherical provided the cantilever is flexible can extract as much information and detail as an elliptical .Goldring quality control let the company down in the eighties,rather like British cars,It is to be hoped that this has significantly improved.
Dear Buddy Ted!!! :-D thank you! YES :-D a good spherical can do better than an elliptical, if its cantilever and suspension is well engineered indeed!!!! Gosh I didn't know about that bit of Goldring's history in the 80s... currently and luckily their 1000 series are still made in England and still sounding great! Quite many friends having and loving their 1006 and 1042s! hehheh! Warmest Regards to you and your family!!
Hey, nice review, as always Ian. Yes, I could tell the difference between the two, though the differences in many ways was not huge, the areas where the E2 edges further out than the AT cart is in clarity, separation and the attacks, which bring son a bolder, punchier overall performance. When you played the section from McCoy Tyner's LP with trumpet and sax, definitely could ascertain the separation of the two with the Goldring over the AT cart. While the AT cart was not bad, it could be better, but the Goldring outperforms it even with the "handicap" of the spherical stylus. As other's have already intimated, I suspected already you were hinting at those "pesky" Nagaokas, the 110 or 150. :-)
Hi Buddy with your NAD 7240PE receiver and dear solid Kenwood turntable!!! Hehheh....yes... those pesky Nagaokas are going to pop by again. Sigh :-D!!!! Warmest Regards to you and your family and your vinyl-playing brudders in you community!!!! Cheers, cheers!!!!
Some friends here have tried the 760slc and felt it is even beaten by the MP-110... I think you can read their messages around my videos. I was shocked to hear that...but still I have not tested it myself and hence cannot clarify. Best Regards my friend 😄👍👍👍
Dear Ian, Nice review! I think that the prices of Goldring and Nagaoka are varying depending on the region. I Europe the Goldrings are much cheaper than the equivalent Nagaokas. For example, in Romania, the E2 costs around 85 dollars, the E3 is 105 and the Nagaoka 110 is 180. The same difference is between the 1042 (around 330 dollars) and MP 150 (400). That is why I am watching your reviews with great interest. By the way, is the E2 better than Elektra (which I still enjoy very much)? All the best, Catalin
Dear Catalin, if you buy the Nagaoka MP-110 direct from the ebay sellers in Japan, they should come in at about USD108 inclusive of shipping ~453Leu , ~95 euros. www.ebay.com/itm/Nagaoka-MP-110-Stereo-Cartridge-Cartridge-single-elliptical-chip-bonded-diamond/143119819583?epid=691141298&hash=item21529b233f:g:lS0AAOSwV0NcWr5I:rk:1:pf:0 I hope this helps... guys in Singapore too buy direct from these Japanese ebay sellers too... there are several of them. I trust this "emjmusic" seller most. :-D My Elektra is close to the end of its stylus life, and I dare not do an AB comparison with the E2 coz it would not be fair then... apologies my friend. But very valid concern.... I have the same too :-D . Coz there are still Elektra replacement styli available in most places too. Warmest Regards my friend!!! ~ ian.
Dear Ian, Thank you for the suggestion. For comparison, the E3 is 440 Lei (105 dollars) directly from a Romanian dealer. That is why I am waiting for your impressions on E3 with great interest. All the best, Catalin
@@HiViNywschannel It's one of the strangest ever made. It's a NAD 5120, with a flat, flexible tonearm with an oscillating counterweight and a vibration damper (with a liquid). I bought it new, 28 years ago but start using it 2 years ago. I have some problems knowing how good it is in comparison with others, because there are no reviews. Somebody said on a forum it is close to Rega RP2, which would mean decent (I guess). There are some details here www.hifi-classic.net/review/nad-5120-395.html
Brother in NYC with TWO SL1200Mk3Ds :-D...i am very happy to hear from you again!!! I am sorry for being 5 days' late reply.... thank you for taking your time out to join up again. Hope you are doing well on this weekend!!! Groove on my friend!!! Let me know if you drop by Singapore. Warmest Regards, ~ ian.
Given that AT makes both cartridges. I'm surprised there's that much difference between the two, especially in that the Goldring with the spherical stylus holds its own so well. You'd think AT would want to keep that kind of an advantage for itself.
Hehheh...you are right..."we'd think AT would want to keep that kind of advantage for itself"... But i thought about it Brother Larry :-D ...Probably it goes the same as for dealers for most other things in the industry: The OEM manufacturer would try to OEM make for other companies, and allow the other companies to flourish, OTHERWISE, the other companies would suffer in sales and stop all agreements with the OEM manufacturer. Even tyre companies, e.g. Falken tyres are sold more expensive at the Falken distributor and shop here, while the same model ones are sold cheaper at the Falken dealers (who get their stocks from the Falken distributor) :-D !!! Warmest Regards Buddy, and, thank you for coming by and chatting with me again!!! Have fun always my friend, and wishing you and your family peace and prosperity for the new year 2020!!!! ~ ian.
Brother with your MOFI ULTRADECK and MP200!!!! :-D Having great fun!!!!! The StudioDeck IS good!! and i believe the Ultra much better!! ANd it looks BOSS, with its thicker platter and EVEN better constructed PLINTH than the StudioDeck :-D !!! How is your venture into 20x2? Going for the High Output or Low Output eventually? You are right, the MP-110 just eats the E2 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No contest. Warmest Regards and have a great week ahead!! Thank you for catching up my friend!! ~ ian
and the Goldring E series are manufactured by AT, is that correct? Thanks again for this comparison. I'm looking forward to a comparison with the E3. 😀
Dear Buddy in the U.K.!!! ...thank you for coming by so early after this video had just been launched. Thank you!!! yes the E series are manufactured by AudioTechnica... I do have the E3, and it will be brought out soon else I would have wasted my monies getting it :-D !!! Warmest Regards,~ ian.
Hello Ian! How are you my friend! Great to see you back with another video. This was a great shootout. .the E2 sounded very good. Very curious to see who will pull the carpet out from underneath it. Also I enjoyed your Chinatown video very much. You live in a beautiful country. I hope one day I can visit your country. All the best to you and your family and I look forward to your next video. Mark Anthony K Projekt Gemineye
Dearest Mark :-D congratulations for your Man of Science, Man of Dreams vinyl successful release! Such a genius you are! I was just showing your records and songs, lyrics, your TH-cam chatting with us to my son and his girlfriend!!!! Showed them Ordinary Day and Brand New Day of course!! His girlfriend especially into Indie and she loves your music and nodding in approval! Great vibes you have Brother Mark, i am so humbled to be in your company. Warmest Regards and love from all of us here in Singapore, ~ ian
@@HiViNywschannel Greetings Ian...thank you so much for that wonderful message. I am so happy that you and your family enjoy my music. It is people like you and your son and his girlfriend that make want to make the very best album for you to listen to. The new album Man of Science. .Man of Dreams should have the vinyl ready in March. ..I will keep one for you if you are interested. I hope you and your family are doing well..I look forward to your next video! They are also excellent and I learn a lot from them. Take care my friend. Mark Anthony K Projekt Gemineye
@@markkopernicky3489 Taka care dear Buddy Mark🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗....I will put in the order definitely for your numbered and signed Man of Dreams vinyl!!!!!! Thank you so much! I have been looking forward to it from you after enjoying the previous two albums!!💪💪😄🙏
Do you evaluate using headphones or speakers? If speakers, how much does the sound of your room play a part? I notice you have a big open space on one side and glass on the other, your first and second reflection points would be all over the place. How do you compensate for that?
Hi Buddy :-D ... thank you.... when i listen critically, i always open up the windows fully, and, stack my many pillows and cushions up besides me to avoid 1st reflections especially, from affecting the imaging. They work perfectly :-D!!! I have a bass trap underneath my listening seat and behind, and some diffusers on the ceiling too. Thank you so much for catching up so soon after this video had been launched :-D . I thank you for your precious time and friendship always... happy to see you again!!! Warmest Regards my friend, and to your family and vinyl-playing friends in your community too!! ~ ian
I definitely like the bass extension, dynamics, and power of the E2 over the AT cart (which I have and still like). Have you pitted the E2 with the Nagaoka MP-110 yet? I was pleasantly surprised to hear the treble extension on the E2, thinking it may be subdued thanks to its spherical stylus but nope. It's got great clarity for a spherical stylus.
Excellent video Ian. Very informative and entertaining. Do you ever watch Steve Guttenberg’s daily videos? He did one recently asking who are the best reviewers and you were mentioned quite a few times.
Dearest Buddy Don :-D thank you so much for informing me this!!! I wasn't aware!... But I am just very happy i can be of help, and the information i get out, will be as pertinent and useful to as many people as possible :-D !!! We have known each other for a year now, tracing back our first exchanges. You have been very, very kind to me. Thank you my friend. Warmest Regards, and i wish for you and your family a brilliant and joyful rewarding Happy Lunar New Year :-D!!! ~ ian.
Happy Lunar New Year Ian! May the year of the boar give Health Happiness and Contentment. Another excellent comparison. Interesting that the Goldring with the spherical stylus outperforms the AT. Perhaps the cantaliever is the difference. Cheers!
Brother with your modified SL1200Mk2 and crazy MP-200!! Yes, indeed the Goldring with a spherical stylus beating the elliptical AT.... good for us!!! It is February now, and I heard you were getting the Martin Logan Motion 60XT in January!?! You have them now don't you Buddy :-D !?!!!
@@HiViNywschannel Yes Ian I have them now and they are terrific. They sound fine for all types of music I listen to. Jazz, Rock and Classical. Have a great 2019 and look forward to more content. Cheers.
@@robertkeefer7791 amazing!!!! A sealed midrange driver...that can be very addictive and articulate!!! Innovative tweeter!!! 94dB!!! Amazing. Rated at 4ohms but compatible with 4, 6 or 8ohms from Martin's own committed specs and also for 20W onwards....VERY REASSURING for even low powered tube aficionados 👋🤩👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶😊it must be MUSIC to your ears and soul!!!!!!!! I congratulate you. I am calling up a friend in Britian in an hour's time when he wakesup. He has been looking high and low for a pair of speakers for his low powered tube integrated. Thank you Buddy Robert✌😄👍
Another nice review Ian thank you. Not related to this particular cartridge, I do have a question for you, I purchased the Nagaoka Mp110 and I also bought the Jelco Headshell that you use. I cannot use the MP110 on my techies 1200mk2 because the combined weight of the Headshell and cartridge are to heavy for me to achieve a floating balance in order to set tracking weight. Do I need to purchase a heavier counterweight? Hope you can help as I am really wanting to listen to my MP110 otherwise either the Headshell or cartridge will just become paperweights.I do not want to put blueback on the counterweight. I am new to vynil so need guidance please. Regards Colin
Without throwing good money after bad, you could tape a penny to the tonearm. Pennies are 2.5 grams, and would give you an idea of whether or not a heavier counterweight will address the issue without actually spending money on a solution.
Good review. I completely agree with all your comments. The AT VM95EN didn't sound bad, but the Goldring E2 is just a bit better on all levels, as you mentioned in detail. Apart from everything you said, I also found the channel-balance to be more accurate on the Goldring vs the AT. This is something you can only really spot with headphones. The Goldring is really worth the small extra price I would say.
Dear Buddy :-D my apologies, as youtube didn't notify me of this message...YT does tend to miss out on about 10-15% of messages sent to the channel owner...i do not understand why... but still apologies my friend!! And thank you for coming by and so kindly writing to me, taking time. Thank YOU :-D Hope you have been doing very well and scoring your precious records on discogs and in real crates :-D Warmest Regards, ~ ian
Hi Ian. No problem at all. TH-cam screwing up doesn't surprise me at all, I also often don't get notifications on responses made to me. Anyway, I would understand if you don't always respond to everything. I imagine you have quite a lot of responses to deal with. So it's totally understandable. I Love your videos, thanks Ian!
Ian with this impressive collection of cartridges, do you find yourself cycling through them in day to day life or do your favorite couple stay on the turntables?
Hi Brother :-D thank you for coming by so FAST just after this video is ready and up! Thank you my friend :-D Ah...good question :-D...i do cycle through them...but of course, the few favourites tend to be up much more often...i want to enjoy my music :-D Brother keep on rocking with our common Schiit Mani!!! I wonder when they would . ome up with the Mk2 version....hmmm... But if not, the 1.0 version we have is great enough!!!! Warmest Regards my friend! ~ ian
Thanks again for your so detailed and accurate analysis, it's a pleasure to watch them. I have one silly question since the E2 proved to be very good as per your review: Can the Goldring be mounted on a Thorends TD 11 headshell or does it only support cartridges with upper screws? Thanks!
What a fantastic intro. I got to tell you Ian, whenever I watch your new video it brings on a whole lot of smiles. Uplifting to the max. It is so good to see you. I am sold on the Gold Ring. I believe that it was the clarity of the cymbals in the Art Blakey drop that was key in my decision. Also clearly tops in the Hank Mobley drop. I have a quick question for you. I just bought a new/out of the box Sl-1200 eighties model turntable. I am really enjoying it. What cartridge would you suggest to add to it for price and overall sound? You are truly one of the best in all things audio. It would be an honor to hear your opinion/response. How about the Goldring E2 ? Thanks so much for all of your efforts to produce these wonderful videos Ian. I love and enjoy all of them. My best to you and hello's to your family. Talk soon~ Rob/Boston
Dearest Brother Rob👋😄💚💚💚!!!!!! Great to see you!!!!!! I can't believe it!! You bought a NEW OUT-OF-THE-BOX EIGHTIES' SL1200!?!!!!!!! Can I trace the contact and perhaps find one more unit for myself? I'd love to have one! WOWWWWWWW I am envious of you😁🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩!!!!! I'd put the Nagaoka MP-110 on it Brother!!!!!! Thank you Big Brother, for giving us all junior VC members and vinyl users, a big umbrella and support for our love and music. Thank you very, very much. Your kindness, bigheartedness, time and love are felt by all of us. Brother, I would like to email you👋😄....can you send me one so that I can reply you? Mine is hivinyws@gmail.com Warmest Regards my big brother Rob in Boston💪😄💚
Dear Buddy :0D thank you so much for coming by and catching up!! I am really glad to receive your kindness and support! Love your picture on the analog waves vs the square waves!! Warmest Regards, ~ ian.
I wonder how much comes down to the higher output of the Goldring, as tonally they seemed quite similar. In the UK, the elliptical-tipped E3 (£80 is 20 pounds cheaper than the VM95EN (£100), so may be tempted to get one for my LP5, which has the stock AT95EX.
Big apologies Buddy....I made a typo error in the video which somebody had pointed out earlier: both the E2 and 95en have the same output of 3.5mV each. And yes🤗, you U.K. friends are having it good as Goldring carts are constantly lower in price than the rest of the world✔👋😄!!!
@@HiViNywschannelNo worries, it happens! In this test I liked both carts but agreed that the Goldring edges out the AT. Also, your film of the market street in Singapore reminded me of Temple Street market in Hong Kong, so many things to see and never enough time! I must add it to my places to.visit!
Dear Buddy :-D hehheh!!! Brother may i ask after all these time we have chatted.... do you have a Rega? SME? Orbe? :-D YES: If you are here: let me know Brother, i'll bring you around.
@@HiViNywschannel Haha, I wish! I'm running an Audio Technica LP5 into an old Sony mini system! Not what you'd call HiFi but I like it. It's about the same level as the kit in your previous video really - budget but decent value for money. I will upgrade to a proper separates system in the near future but my living circumstances mean space and the volume I can play my music are limited, which makes a serious upgrade a little pointless at this moment in time.
Dear Buddy Peter from Denmark!!! Wow your previous suggestion of the Limetree Phono is very interesting :-D !!!! The 2M Black is still awaiting its rivals the 760SLC to arrive, the Goldring 1042 is ready, the MP-500 is ready. I really hope to get to them. I really apologize to you and fellow friends for delaying it. I had spent a lot of money on the 1042, the 2M Black and the MP-500, so i really hope to get to them and make my money spent, useful, for all of you friends...which is the only reason as usual, for me getting all my components :-D... i really apologize. It has taken a long time... currently, more friends are demanding the StudioPhono review...and they wanted me to venture into the new VM95 series and finish up on my work on the E1, E2 and E3 series carts (done the E1 a few months ago in its shoot-out with the Grado Black2) :-D.... Best Regards Buddy!
No need to apologise, you do us all a great service by posting your fantastic reviews :-D Yes, the Limetree Phono does sound intriguing. Its MM section should be amazing. Perhaps we have found our Aria killer :-) Judging by the sheer amount of reviews of the Limetree Phono, my guess is the company is willing to send review samples. Perhaps you should try and contact them? Two more reviews has just been added to their website. I don't believe I have ever seen a RIAA reviewed by so many magazines in so little time. Bit strange! lindemann-audio.de/products/limetree-series/phono/?lang=en
@@HiViNywschannel Hello Ian. After seeing MP500, my eyes widened and now I'm on high alert! Oh my, I can't wait. It's priced out of my comfort zone, but if the review is favorable, I may have to bite the bullet. I trust your in depth and honest reviews and my last three purchases - the MP 150, MP 200 stylus and the Schiit Mani did not disappoint and I thank you for your direction. But this leaves me with a dilema. The MP500 and a used Technics SL 1200 series cost roughly the same. What am I to do?!!! Currently, I use a vintage TT that resolves well when paired with the Mani and allows me to discern the differences between cartridges. What upgrade makes sense to you? Keep up the great work. The VC loves you!
Hey, can I just say, I appreciate the work you put into this hobby. As a newcomer, it's immensely helpful to not only have someone who passionately describes the equipment, but goes to such lengths to ensure that we can hear the equipment. It's also reassuring that you're so positive and humble in the pursuit of the hobby. I aspire to approach Vinyl with your attitude.
Thank you for your videos. I cant wait to see your channel grow.
Dear Buddy Dale🤗, enjoy your journey!...
I am very happy and humbled to have received your blessings and kind support. Thank you for spending time with me and writing to me Brother👋😄!!!
The efforts I spent on these is down to only one reason, and that is the friendships I owe to the many warm friends in the very warm vinyl community. The other lovely guys are Paul😄 at "X Junkie NL" from The Netherlands, and Paul😄 of "Barakapdub" from Texas. Yes, both are named Paul💪💪!!!
I wish you a beautiful and rewarding vinyl'ing journey ahead with many precious musical records🎶🎵🎶🎶 coming to your home, and many international great friends to come into your life💪💪💪. I am sure you will have both. Warmest Regards Brother and we can catch up anytime again🎶🎵🎶🎶!!!
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for the great work. I also wanted to thank you Ian for making me discover Art Blakey and the jazz messengers !! That's what i call great music and great musicians! Cheers from France. Sam
Thank you too Buddy Sam👋😄we all vinyl fans spin on together!! Thank you for your time catching up yet again! Art Blakey and his band are really a joy to listen to. Sheer passion and musicianship indeed! Joyful!!!!😄🎶🎵🎶🎶
See you soon, anytime my friend!
Hi Ian,
Thank you for sharing your festivities in Chinatown, it's fascinating - especially for Europeans like me. All the best for you and your family...
Brother :-D thank you for all your time... and especially getting to me so early, SO FAST after I had launched the video :-D !!!! Thank you Buddy!!!!!
Thanks for allowing me to share with you friends my family members' and my humble outings....
Warmest Regards to you and your family!!! Peace and joy for you guys in this Lunar New Year....
See you Buddy ~~~
Greetings from Boston Massachusetts Just wanted to thank you, for your wonderful reviews.
You do a wonderful job, you cover all the bases, and you get right to the point.
And your passion for the music translates perfectly, to your audience. 👍
Enjoyed the comprehensive review but loved the Chinatown trip. Great stuff!
Dear Buddy Derek !!!! :-D thank you!!!! Hope you and M have a super cosy Sunday afternoon in the conservatory!!!! or infront of your Warm Leben with Mullards and Harmas!!!
Dear Ian
I watched your latest video with my mouth open because I did not believe, could not believe, that a cartridge with a conical stylus was good for anything but playing 78 and 45 rpm mono records.
Therefore, I have to thank you for opening my eyes, ears and mind to this new reality.
Until your next enthusiastically produced and informative video.
Fan Boy Bob
Dear Buddy Bob :-D thank you for your kind time again!!! My apologies for being late in my reply coz TH-cam do miss out notifying me of some messages here and there. Sorry Buddy. Really sorry.
Yes, it is indeed surprising for me too...that a cart with a conical stylus can sound so much better (more detailed than an elliptical one!)... hehheh!! You are right!! Conical stylus can actually go beyond 78 and 45 mono records!!! Amazing...
Brother, enjoy your weekend!!!
~ ian
Hi Ian
No need to apologise, I realise that first and foremost you are a family man and family above everything else must come first.
However, I also realise that your dedication to your hi-fi hobby, and service to the world, is a calling that few will hear and even fewer will ever be able to relay as well as you do. Therefore, as long as you continue to produce such interesting and informative videos then that's OK.
Fan Boy Bob
Those crazy Nag outliers are going to rear the heads again. Great review Ian. Although I must confess the part I enjoyed the most was the visit through Chinatown. What a beautiful area. Spectacular!
Brother :-D enjoy your Mani and Sansuis!!!!!! :-D You are right, those crazy Nag outliers are going to rear their heads again very soon!!! I've no choice, compared them left right and centre, and the results are easy to hear!!!
Thank you for your time catching up again!!! Have a lovely weekend Buddy Luis!!!!!!
@@HiViNywschannel enjoy the rest of your day Ian. And thanks for this review. Very informative.
Amazing reviews... I have been looking for a chanel like this one for years... Keep it up brother
I think this is a great review with superb descriptions of sound effects from these cartridges. I had similar experiences when testing a number of RCA phono interconnects in my system!
Thank you Buddy!!!😄🙏indeed lots of joy coming from testing in the spirit of helping friends always!
To buy the Goldring E2 was a mistake of mine. The left channel always showed up being louder, than the right channel after recording songs. All my other cartridges, the AT91, AT95E and AT95EX don't have this problem.
Good morning from America, Ian. I'm looking forward to watching your video
Hi Buddy😄...thank you for catching up!!!!! 8:30am on your side now🌄? Thank you for spending time with me and fellow friends!! Have a lovely Sunday ahead!!!💪
Another entertaining video! I love your "muted conclusion" ha, ha! Funny stuff Ian. Thanks for the tour. That's a fun looking shopping/eating scene to be sure. 👍
Dearest Buddy Eric from Houston :-D !!! Hehheh...thank you for catching up SO EARLY and so fast after I had launched this video....thank you really my friend,
FOR ALL YOUR YEARS OF SUPPORT,
AND FOR ALL YOUR SUCCINCT INSIGHT AND CHERISHED HELP ALWAYS!!!
I wish for you and your family a lovely Lunar New Year filled with peace and joy!!!!
Brother, if you do come by, let me bring you around!!!
~ ian
@@HiViNywschannel Thank you Ian. If ever I do visit that side of the world I'll surely let you know my friend. Happy Lunar New Year's to you and yours as well!
I am currently using E3 and am delighted with the sound quality provided by this cartridge its well-balanced performer that works well across a wide range of music so I believe E2 must be ok as well . Thanks for interesting video and take care buddy . Cheers . AG .
Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming by and catching up!! I value your time and opinion!!! Cheers to you in Germany and Guten Tag!!!
Ian, you're simply the best one on TH-cam, your tests are actual, current and most accurate! You have a great life philosophy Ian and I and many people here appreciate a lot all your efforts. In almost the same manner I began the journey in early 70's with an old Thorens 160/Shure, Quad 33/303 and AR6 loudspeakers and still is driven by the very same spirit of the vinyl, all these years but with help of just a little better equipment. You do a very good job for new vinyl community and I wish you and your people only the best. Lo Greetings
Dearest Michail, thank you so much for your very, very kind and amazing friendship offered to me.. I am very happy to hear and learn from your journey all these months, as you share with me your kit and songs enjoyed. Apologies as I can't write more now, as I have just seen 50+ patients from 7am till now 2:15pm🤗 and I have another 3 hours to go before I can tell my clinic boss that I can knock off. I see your message and I am very heartened.
Warmest Regards my friend,
~ ian.
...dearest Brother Michail,
I am back home after dinner and walk with Moko my little cutie pie furkid :-D
Dear Michail, thank you immensely for sharing with me your journey, your journey which is 7x my time in vinyl thus far. Now i know more about you, :-D with your first old Thorens 160 (YUMMY!!!), Quad 33/303!!!!!!! and AR6!!!! Those are just FANTASTIC TOP CLASS equipment!!! YOU HAVE THEM!?!!!! You are one very lucky boy then with such great toys as your FIRST EQUIPMENT!!!!! :-D LUCKY BOY INDEED to be able to have them to accompany you as you first started your journey!!!....
I can only dream.
......brrrrr......WOW!!!!
That was a great review Ian. Thank you for taking your valuable time to teach us what to listen for when determining the right cart for our needs. I really look forward to your reviews. As I look outside at this moment it’s cold and snowing but I felt a warming watching your Chinatown video. Have a very happy Lunar New Year!
Hey Ian. Just want to say hello and thanks for keeping vinyl passion alive.
Dear Brother Gene, :-D thank you so much for your message!!!
It really bring a big smile to my face....thank you so much my friend for your kind time and kind support.
Warmest Regards and may you have a good Sunday out with family and friends!!
ENJOY YOUR WILSON BENESCH ACT50 TONEARM!!!!!!! :-D
I switch to SME Jr.Transrotor 309 and a Dynavector XX2 MKII cartridge. I could not afford a SME V.
I watch for the unbiased and intelligent reviews, I stay for Mokochan. :)
Moko rules.
Dear Buddy Andrew :-D.... THANK YOU for coming by!!!!!!
Hehheh!.....Moko is stuck besides me now sleeping as I write...just taken her lunch :-D
See you soon my friend!
Warmest Regards,
~ ian.
Yes Buddy at the Pacifica.... Moko rules!!!! :-D I love her so much!!!
@@HiViNywschannel I hope she keeps posting videos!
Hi, Ian! So great to see another video! That footage of the Chinese New Year reminded me fondly of being a kid in the late 70’s/early 80’s, when my grandfather owned a butcher shop in Boston, MA. There was a parade of dragons dancing down the streets and a ton and of fireworks going off everywhere. It was actually quite frightening for a little kid, but I still have great memories of it as I grew older. Lol. 😁 Thanks for the great vids again, Ian! I’ve been loving my Goldring 1006 for a few months now, and I’m aware of what amazing carts they make.
Your friend,
- Nick
Dearest Buddy Nick with your Nagaoka and Goldring on your SL1200Mk5 with Cardas Litz wires! Good to have you here again!!! Thanks for coming by so early just after this video had been launched!!! Thanks for telling me your fond memories!!!! And YES, i am very happy that you are enjoying your Goldring 1006 :-D !!! Super good and lovely, high performing cartridge!!!!! I love it!!!
Warmest Regards,
~ ian.
I had to change headphones to hear some of the subtle differences but they're there. And thank you for sharing some family time. Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to you and yours.
Hi Brother :-D !!! Great to see you again after a year and thank you for coming by and writing in!! Thank you for your well wishes for my family and i! I wish for you a brilliant and fruitful Lunar New Year and your family, good health and great joy ahead too!!!
Great vinyl listening ahead for you too of course :-D !!! See you Buddy!
~ ian
Wonderful review Ian, my friend. I could clearly hear the differences you described (much better computer speakers now). I suspect the carpet-puller might come from Nakaoka ;-). Anyway, thank you so much for posting these wonderful reviews, I make my buying decisions based upon them [beerclink]. Dan in Fort Worth, TX, USA
Dear Buddy Dan :-D Hi!!! I am sorry for my 5 days' late reply.... I might as well reveal here: YOU ARE RIGHT, it is the Nag. I have also lately finished (after the E2 vs MP110) the auditions of the E3 vs MP110, and yes, again, the MP-110 easily finishes the E3 off. :-D Warmest Regards to you my friend in Texas!!!
I bought the E1 on your strong recommendation. I think I'll stick with it a while. Thanks Ian!
Hi Buddy :-D thank you for coming by again and saying hi!!! Yes the E1 is great!!! Please enjoy it Have a lovely Sunday my friend!!!
Ian, Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family!
What a pleasant surprise to see your latest video this morning. I am amazed each time I see your introduction with all of your cartridges on display. What a great collection! Of course, your review was excellent in content and presentation.
However, your Lunar New Year tour of Chinatown was almost as good as your review! I thank you for sharing the sights and sounds of such a festive time!
Dear Buddy Steven :-D !!! Yay!!! I get to see you so soon!!! Sorry for my late response...coz I was really stretched after the final stretch of 10 hours nonstop working on my computer yesterday Sunday.... :-D of course I have been working on it every day for the past four weeks. But the last stretch is always the most intensive :-D
Hope everything is going on well with you and your family in California...
My warmest regards to them :-D
The really good cartridge from the new VM95 line is the ML version. The EN version is just marginal better
than the E version with a bonded stylus. Imho the EN has the worst price/quality ratio in the entire line.
I bought a VM540ML before the VM95 line was out - the microline really digs out the detail. I would have bought the VM95 ML if was available at the time. There isn’t much price difference between the EN & ML VM95 styluses (about $50) but the step up in performance is huge
Yep, the vm95ml is a fantastic sounding cart/stylus, I have a 2m Blue, MP 110, Grado Blue 3 and the 95ml, the 95 ml is by far the best and amazing value for money (bought another one as back up)
I have been living with the E2 on my u-turn orbit turntable for a while now and it is fantastic with super wide stereo imaging with excellent depth and height. It is a true calibration cartridge and I scored it for less than $80.
Happy Lunar New Year !!! An interesting review. I wonder who the old friend could be????? I also have the Schiit JIL in my system. It's always a treat to see videos of your homeland. My wife is a Filipino, so maybe when we visit the Philippines we'll have time to visit your country. Take care my friend.
Dear Buddy :-D hi!!!! ENJOYING you MP-500 and MP-110 !!!! Happy to have you come by so early after i had just launched this video.....thank YOU!!!!
Hehheh.... hi five!!! We both have the Schiit Jil!!! Great to know that you have picked that up from my video descriptor!!!! :-D Hahahhaa.... hi five!!!
Yes, if you do drop by my little country, give me a tinkle!!!
Warmest Regards my friend!!! And thank you for your support always.
~ ian
Wheeeew, Ian! You are really a vinyl-o-holic! :-) My apologies for the silence, I just recovering from a bad cold. Glad to see all 3 of you are doing fantastic. And yet another enjoyable and unbiased review, love it! Honestly, I am sure that you could have people pay for your reviews, I certainly would because I find them highly informative. You are playing with all the nice things and gadgets I never get my hands on and your videos are letting me be part of it. So, yet another THANK YOU, my friend! Cheers, Norman
Dear Buddy Norman from Germany :-D . have a great time ahead!!! Please do not apologize.... you have been a lovely friend these years and really happy to have you again with me, so early this time after i had just launched the video! Guten Tag and have a great week ahead my friend, thank you for your kindness.
❤ thanks Ian for another great informative report! I plan to buy an E2 or my U-turn orbit green basic turntable very soon thanks to you and God bless you!
Hello, Ian! Congratulations to all of you in this new year!
Audio-Technica has no way! Always losing to anyone! Ha, ha, ha, ha. Is it up to the ART-1000? About the city: Waw!
Dearest Brother Alvaro!!!! Thank you for catching up!!! Thank you for reaching out to me so early just after i had readied and put up this video :-D . Thank YOU!!!!
I hope you have been doing very well with all your electrical work, microphones, and all those ongoing modifications, all the time :-D ... very happy that you are such a happy guy so engrossed in audio and hifi!!
Most of all, my wife and i love you and your wife for being such super great and warm friends to us.
Warmest Regards always Buddy!
~ ian.
It looks so colorful and fun at the market. Lots of reds and yellows. The foods looks so good. That smoked meat I would try for sure.
I love visiting different country's and experiencing different cultures. The food looks so healthy compared to what I normally eat. Singapore is on my list of countries to visit someday. Thanks for sharing where you live. It was fun to watch.
Dear Buddy Mark :-D !!! Thank you for catching up!!! You are ever effervescent on your channel and the energy is of course: infectious :-D !!! Thanks for keeping up with everybody in the VC. You're up there with the rest of the VC stalwarts!!!!! Kudos to you and your love for everybody, and your daily efforts.
Warmest Regards my friend, and if you coming by to Singapore, give me a tinkle and we will spend good time together taking in the sights and sounds, chatting about life and the world!!! IT spins!!!
@@HiViNywschannel I will definitely look you up when I plan a trip to Singapore. Thank you for all the kind words about my channel. I don't get many comments on my videos but when I do, I get excited and very eager to reply back. Your comment on my review of the Puffin made my day. Your a pioneer of the VC yourself and in a league of your own with your reviews. I like how you space out your videos and when you upload them, I know they are going to be good. It shows the work you put into them between videos. Keep up the great work my friend.
Dearest Mark,
Thank you very, very much!!!
"....how you space out your videos..." :-D hahaha thank you for your immense understanding!!!!! I am really, really grateful to your kindness and thoughts.
You belong to the kindest and most giving guys in the VC. You are top, top.
Warmest Regards Buddy!!!!!
~ ian
Bingo - The next instalment lands in my inbox.
Happy New Year from sunny Sri Lanka - I hope it brings peace, prosperity, loads of new records and some hifi goodies too.
Ah BROTHER😄😄😄now you're in Sri Lanka!!!!! Enjoy your stay there!!!!! Thank you for your well wishes!!!! You're first here...and very often as I've mentioned many times in the past💪😄🙏!!!! Thank you Brother!!!
Have a happy Lunar New Year too my friend!!!! 🌛✌✌✌
@@HiViNywschannel Mooncakes and coffee when I return to Qatar!
Great review Ian... we appreciate all your hard work! Sounded great on my end. 😃
Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming back and catching up! Do I see a lovely furkid beside your name? Moko says hi!!!!! Woof woof!!! What is his/her name and the breed? :-D CUTE!!!
HiViNyws channel Hello Ian. Thank you for responding. Yes, you are correct, that’s my little furry buddy. His name is Sir Baxter and he’s an English Bulldog. He’s the head of the household around here. Happy listening my friend 😃
Ah my friend :-D Amazing!!! Head of the Household!!!!
SIR BAXTER!!! How very cute!!! Yes Sir!!!!
I love watching your videos! Always so enthusiastic and informative. The mystery Goldring beater could possibly have already been mentioned somewhere in these comments, but I'm looking forward to your video, just in case it's something else. :)
Dear Brother :-D thank you for coming by again so early always, and this video after it just had been launched. Thank you! Hehheh.....some friends have already spilled the beans on it in their other messages here :-D !!!!
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Buddy thank you for your kind time coming by again so soon after the video is launched...
Warmest Regards to you and your family and of course vinyl-playing buddies in your community!!!
~ ian
@@HiViNywschannel Dear Ian, I have a question for you: I need to replace my broken Goldring 1006 stylus. I currently use the Ortofon 2M Red and want to go back to the Goldring, however, do you think I should spend more on the GR 1012 or 1042, or stick with the 1006? I want to stop using the 2M Red, as it is unsatisfactory. Many thanks. When can we watch your G1042 review?! ;)
Happy lunar new year to you Ian 👋🏻 and the fam(wife sonnies and of course Moko 🐶) well now I was thinking of picking up a different cart then the one I have stuck w for years 😎🎶 I am shocked the elliptical beat out the spherical nude but as you say you just don’t know, thank you for saving us from the drudgery of trying to decide ( I know I know our choice in the end) wow the footage at the festivity’s is just super fantastic! I should be there heehee.....I’m hungry and I don’t why🤔🤔. see everyone later have a great week ahead- Lis
Dearest Sister Lis :-D !!! Thank you for coming by so FAST just after this video had just been released!!! Thank you Sister!!!
Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family and friends there too!!!! Hehheh, hope you have just enjoyed your dinner, after a hearty breakfast 13hours ago when you had just sent me this lovely message!!!
Warmest Regards and have a great week ahead Sister Lisa!!!!
~ ian.
Great review as always and enjoyed the trip .13:17 the Perfect Shop how is that possible as it clearly isn't selling hifi equipment!!
All those food stalls and restaurants how do you and the family decide where to eat .Loving my new P3 ,Peace and LOVE Ian.
Hahaha.... the Perfect Shop :-D.....hahahaha....i was giggling when I saw this shop first time when it appeared a few years ago...really funny actually!!!! Love your banter Buddy!!!! Hahaha...not selling hifi! Indeed!!!
Brother talk about the food and variety in Singapore...we are spoilt for choices as so many of them offering everything from around the world are all here and squeezed in and populating every corner here.... we must be thankful to the relative good peace and prosperity we have... coz I find Singaporeans too spoilt for choices for food... it is actually very difficult to choose when so many different types of food ARE easily available. I feel the Singaporeans should be thankful and not take peace and stability for granted, and cherish every morsel of food that is available.
Warmest Regards Buddy :-D
~ ian.
I certainly heard that high end on the E2, even at my reduced bitrate on YT. It's been so long since I've been in a crowded city - just watching the marketplace I could sense I would have been overwhelmed - life on the farm I'm used to a little more space.
Excellent review as always. Thanks for posting the video about your Chinatown trip. Awesome! Would love to see it in person someday. What kind of food was in that large boiling pot? It looked delicious!😍
It looked painfully spicy. I saw about 15 chili peppers in the broth.
Martin Tousignant I would definitely try it.
Dear Buddy Bob :-D enjoying your MP-110, Marantz SR7005 and Martin Logan SL3s!!!
Hehheh..... you love spicy food I can conclude!!!!
Both soups are amazingly tasty, and the tastefulness and herbal concoctions in both simply took my by surprise..... THEY ARE GOOD!!!! My whole family, sons, their girlfriends, and even my parents, really took to them.... even my wife now is hooked. Hahaha, our familiar and kind brother Martin is right about the spicyness...IF YOU drink that boiling oil on the sides!!! But amazingly again, this boiling red oil is not just one-dimensional spicy: lots of herbs' tastes have also gone into it. It is just amazing. The water soluble herbal taste and the oil soluble herbal taste are separately GREAT to taste. I would still go slow on the oily part for health reasons, but we do approach from the boiling centre so as to scoop out a lot of the non-oily reddish soup and drink that part. Very, very nice and tasty.
Drop by and I shall give you both a treat!!! :-D
Warmest Regards my two dearest friends and buddies.
~ ian
Really cool! And Indeed, it looked like a fantastic atmosphere there! Really really cool! It did look like the temperatures at your end are a bit higher than they are here.. (2 degrees with rain here at the moment). Something to keep in mind if we visit 👍
Dearest Buddy Erwin, thank you for coming by again so early always, and this video after it just had been launched. Thank you! I know you have the TD-160 and loves the TD-124... what decks are you having now?
Warmest Regards,
~ ian.
Hi Ian, yes, your videos are always one of the most anticipated for me.. Perfect balance for what I really like.. I use the TD-124 / Jelco SA-750-DB / Nagaoka MP-110 and Acoustic Signature Tango phono pre now. I love it! Well, the phono pre is not that great, but at least it will work for now 🤣
Sorry Brother, i only checked back and saw this message today :-D . TH-cam didn't notify sometimes, especially if it is a reply to a reply. I am sorry Buddy!
Happy New Lunar Year of the Pig My Buddy. They had a similar market In Chinatown Birmingham and London. A Great Review as well. Keep them coming.
Dear Buddy! Enjoy your MP-150 and Mani!! Now i can guess, that you are from the U.K. ?? Do you have budgies too? My wife got one 1.5 years ago, and it is very cute and playful!! Very interactive with us and especially with Moko my furkid :-D!
I can hardly wait to hear what cart you are referring to, but I do have a guess. And a bonus - a wonderful tour! I noticed the happy little Mani on your rack, as usual. I believe you mentioned using a Jil to create the samples you use in your videos. If you have time, I would love to know what setting you use on the Jil, what software you are using, and what settings you are exporting the files as/to. Thanks!
Dearest Buddy :-D ... thank you for catching up yet again!! So nice of you my friend! Thank you for your time! Yes the Schiit Mani has been OUTstanding!!! :-D always!!!
Yes the Jil....connect to Audacity...and easy. The Jil is fantastic. Hehheh I am indeed launching the video this weekend...within the next 48 hours!! The cartridge poking its nose in, is the Nagaoka MP-110!!! And yes, YOU ARE SO RIGHT :-D I am adding some tour/snippets of Singapore in my daily family life...see you soon my friend! And have a lovely weekend ahead!
Dear Ian, I want to give you a big thumbs up for putting a lot of effort also in testing budget (i.e.
Dear Buddy :-D i would like to say thank you too for coming by so often and ever so early, this time too, after the video episode had just been released!
Thank you for your precious time and support always.
NOS!?! C711 and QD-700C!?! Wow!!!! Where you got them from?
MP-100? You have tried it? Hehheh!! Good right? i am happy for you!!!!
I thank you for coming by with your very insightful sharings always and your wealth of knowledge and experience!!!
Warmest Regards,
~ ian.
@@HiViNywschannel You can find a number of interesting New-old-stock cartridges and styli in Europe at online dealers like www.thakker.eu (Germany) or www.pickupnaalden.com (Netherlands). Especially the latter is also a good source in case you need a replacement stylus for a rare or old cartridge.
Yes, I'm very pleased with the MP-100. I originally bought it when I accidently smashed my MP-30 stylus and at that time did not have the budget to buy a replacement stylus. Now I use it for playing used LPs of unknown quality, but it's a really good cartridge for its price, as long as the music does not get too busy (e.g. large ensemble tutti).
Btw. Nagaoka cartridges became really expensive in Europe during the last 1-2 years.
@@KaiTimmerherm TWO amazing shops!!!! Wow NOS hard to find carts!!! Amazing🙏😄!!! Thank you Brother!!! Spectacular!!!!
@@HiViNywschannel Those are the two shops that have the most "exotic" cartridges and styli. Btw. I'm proud owner of the Nagaoka MP-30 since 1987... once you get addicted to Nagaoka you don't want to go back ;-)
@@KaiTimmerherm gosh I agree....crazy carts they are. Revealing and detailed, balanced and neutral, yet musical!...willing to plough the depths and scale the dynamics. Crazy.
Thanks Ian!
Once again another fantastic review
Keep enjoying the music!
Dear Buddy :-D great to see you so soon again!! Hope your young vinyl journey is getting on to a good start! Yes...i repeat myself: take your time :-D
Warmest Regards!!! Hi five!!
AWESOME AWESOME VIDEO IAN!!!!! YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE. KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING IAN!! LOVE IT! ROCK ON!!
Dear Buddy Dale :-D hi!!!! Thank you for coming by again so soon!!! Great to see you again always! ENJOY YOUR MP-150!!!! :-D
Warmest Regards my friend!!
Nice review and always a detailed info my friend Ian from the far east, and greetings from the dutch lowlands nl eu
Dear Buddy Hans Vos from The Netherlands :-D ...thank you for coming by again so early again, and for this video too after it just had been launched. Thank you for your keeping up with me my friend!!!
Warmest Regards to you and your family and vinyl-playing buddies in your community!!!
~ ian.
I think the Goldring has more Power! Thanks for the review? Very interesting again! 👍
❤ thanks Ian...I'm considering an e2 for my u-turn orbit green basic..
You're right about the extension on the G2, however, I notice more noise with the G2 than the AT. :)
Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming by and catching up with me and friends here! Hope you are spinning on really well on your side!!! Wow Parlophone Label!!!
Another great video Ian. Is there any chance you will be doing a review of the very popular Denon DL-110?
Thank you :-D Brother Matt!!!! It is a 1.8mV cartridge and yes, a very interesting cartridge!!!! It is not exactly a low output MC cartridge...but pretty low for MM standards. Thank you for suggesting it, it will not be easy and entirely fair to compare it head to head with other MM or LowOutput MCs like the Hana EL, as the phonostage settings will be very different :-D
Warmest Regards my friend, and have a good week ahead. We can catch up anytime again!!! Please!
~ ian.
Dear Ian,
I have been watching and “listening” for quite some time now, and must say thank you for what you do for us, the silent vinyl community. I recently upgraded to the Schiit Mani and love it. Thank you for your coverage of carts and I hope to upgrade soon. Keep up the great work and “fun” reviews.
From Southern California,
Scott
Dear Brother Scott :-D, thank you for your very kind words and time actually all these while. I am humbled to have your support and encouragement. Thank you! Yes, i believe there is the majority silent vinyl community...and we know better. We are the 99.99999999% of honest guys here. Not that 0.00000001% of self-created PAID equipment reviewers who claim to know better than us. They are paid, and they are never honest. They are paid big sums. Huge sums to support their ring. Those awards? To put it very kindly: influenced. Honest audio manufacturers have come by SIngapore before, and they have, separately, revealed the horrible things that have been going on in these rings. Very shocking and saddening to hear...and they are big names. Very big names.
One thing good about the internet is that information provided by passionate and honest people and untainted by money, can be availed to everybody. You and i will make it right. We will keep winning.
Warmest Regards to you, your family and your circle of vinyl'ing brothers there in your community,
~ ian.
Initially I was surprised to see this comparison. Here in the UK the VM95EN goes for £100, whereas the E2 is around £75. I thought the AT would wipe the floor with the E2, but apparently not! I actually bought the E3 version recently, and again for a lot cheaper than the VM95EN. It has been great so far, however the capacitance it requires is way lower than my Onkyo amp's phono stage, so next stop is an external phono stage to get the best out of it.
By the way, I had a great visit to Singapore over Christmas and visited the famous Adelphi :D lots of wonderful equipment, however the record shop you recommended to visit in the basement was closed both times. Never mind! Thanks for another great video.
Dear Buddy Tom :-D !!! Wow you were here in Singapore!!!and at Adelphi!!! AMAZING!!!!
I apologize that the two basement record stores were closed when you were there... the other three on level3 should be open and you must have seen them :-D
I hope you have ventured into some shops and listened to some equipment too!!!
Yes, the U.K. citizens have it good with Goldring pricing!!!! Very attractive always!!! Yes the E2 is better than the VM95EN. Thank you for telling me about the AT's price!
Warmest Regards,
~ ian.
You explain so well what you hear! nice work
Dear Buddy :-D thank you so much for your kindness too coming by and spending time with other fellow friends and with me. Thank YOU!
May you have a beautiful and rewarding vinyl journey my friend!!! Best Regards!
~ ian.
Ian, great review as usual, Moko is on the road again...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😉😉
Dearest Jorge :-D :....thank you Brother for coming back!!.. Yes, I am indeed getting the StudioPhono soon, and hope to have it shoot-out and reviewed with the Schiit Mani and Tisbury Domino Phono. We shall see :-D... i am salivating at the prospect of them fighting it out. Wonder if Mike Moffat's creation will stand up to these pricier models again!!! Warmest Regards Buddy Jorge, and see you soon!!! Cheers, cheers!
Dear Ian, Happy Lunar New Year to you & your family. Year of the 🐷. Await the reveal of the cart that will wipe the floor with the ones shown in this vlog. The name begins with N 🤩 Thanks of the Chinatown scenes celebrating the lunar new year, do provide more commentary on the sites & items shown in future vlogs. Thanks😃
Brother Jayaram :-D !!! How is your Revox Reel-To-Reel machine coming along :-D and JC3Jr phonostage? Let me know!!!
(you are right, it is the one starting with N:-D !!!!) Thank you for your encouragement and suggestions for these vlogs... i am not a celebrity so i am naturally shy to introduce things or speak too much... :-D but really, thank you so much for backing me up Buddy!!!!
Warmest Regards to you and your family!!!!
Another very interesting review! Thanks Ian and greetings my friend!
You are doing this to perfection!
Dear Buddy👋🤗!!!! Thank you for your kind time watching and catching up with me! Hope you are doing fine!!!!
I use the Blue Note reissues to evaluate cartridges. The sound must be at least clear enough to reveal the frequent tape overload on drums without further blunting the bass drum and floor tom and making the cymbals sound even rougher. The Goldring E2 passed this test; the A-T VM95EN did not.
Dearest Buddy Martin :-D...
so nice to have you catch up with me so early just after this video is readied and put up.... i hope you have been doing well in your missions!!!
Thank you for giving me, giving us, your timely insights and always well-judged recommendations!!!! I am still learning from you. Thank you Brother Martin.
Warmest Regards, :-D from Moko, wifey and i.
Thank you for your reviews and sharing your knowledge! I’ve been getting back into vinyl & find this channel one of the best!! Your integrity and passion for the hobby is much appreciated! Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!!
Felicidades por tu buen trabajo altruista...necesitamos mas videos tuyos.👍👍👍
Thanks for the information , can't wait to see what beats the E2
Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming by and catching up!!! Great to see you back!!!
:-D something that starts with N is coming by to show the E2, many things :-D
Warmest Regards,
~ ian
Hi! There must be something about the compliance of the cartridges. Tonearm mass (12g) + Cartridge weight + headshell (11.4g) favors Goldring specifications (6.9g and 10 cu dynamic compliance)
Glad to see your latest outstanding video review. Cheers! 😁👍
Brother :-D !!! Your much awaited Schiit Sol is still not launched yet.... :-D ...me too yearning for its release!!! Ah!!!!
Thank you so much for your time yet again coming so soon after the video is released... it was almost 12midnight++ just now when i launched it...and i couldn't keep my eyes open after working nonstop on my Sunday (Singapore) :-D.... i fell asleep and couldn't answer your kind message out of your precious time.
Thank you and i wish you a lovely week ahead!! Warmest Regards :-D
~ ian.
@@HiViNywschannel Your dedication to quality and accurate demos is, as always, greatly appreciated. Regarding the Schiit Sol, I think it's probably going to be June or July, at the earliest, before we see that turntable. I asked John Darko the other day if he had heard anything since his video of the Sol and he said he'd not heard anything else about a release date. Good things come to those who wait. Sometimes "great things" come too. Cheers my friend. Stay well.
Thank you man!....Awesome video!
...Would it be nice if you compare The entry level ,Goldring E series,and Nagaoka MPs.
Cheers!👍
Dear Buddy Andres :-D thank you for coming by and catching up again!! Great to see you again! Hope you are enjoying your MP-150/200!!!! AND your Klipschs!!!
I recently purchased a National Panasonic EPC-270C-II cart on eBay to pair with my vintage Technics 1900 so I could hear how my turntable would sound in it's stock 1977 configuration. I am blown away how great it sounds! I did a little research and low and behold.....this cartridge was made by who else but Nagaoka :)
That was a great video , really helpful thank you!
Audio technica: flashy but not the best! Can’t wait to see how the gold ring does against Nagaoka’s!
Dear Brother :-D thank you for coming by again so early always, and this video after it just had been launched. Thank you! Hahaha.... the Nagaoka WILL come by very soon again!!!
Warmest Regards,
~ ian.
You are a treasure of information my friend! Thank you for your diligence in what we love so much; spinning records!! On a scale of 1-10, where does the VM95E rank, compared to the Ortofon 2M Blue? Table is Technics 1210mkII . Thank you again.
So what other cartridge is the one that you said will walk all over the E2? You didn't say which one and I have my doubts if it's the Nagaoka MP110
Thank you for coming by and catching up my friend :-D !!! Have a cool Sunday!!
I love the Nagaoka MP110 to be perfectly honest. Even on my 3750 euro vintage Thorens deck 😀
I think it might be the MP100 as he has not reviewed this cartridge yet and it is a cheaper option?
Hello great review. I have found a AT VM95 en in half price. Is it worth the money? Its also a bit used. Advices are welcome. Cheers Mel
Hehheh Brother....I'm not that sure about used carts....many things might possbly have happened to used carts, and I generally do not purchase used carts for peace of mind and surety. ✌😄cheers cheers cheers Meletis!!!
I'm wondering why you never talk about tracking ability and IGD in your comparisons? Are they so insignificant?
Wow great comparison. I applaud you generously. Hey what's the difference in price?
Hey buddy, this time was really close, they both sounds very similar! Off course, the GR2 it's much cheaper so it's a better buy. I am curious about your next video but I can't wait about your opinion on the GR3! 🤘
The prices vary greatly from region to region. Here in the US they cost about the same, $119 for the A-T and $110 for the Goldring.
Dear Buddy Tony :-D hi!!! Glad to always see you!!! You stay in the U.K.? U.K. citizens get their Goldrings really much cheaper than elsewhere! It is your own national brand, so good for you!!!!
:-D do correct me if i've gotten your nationality wrong!
Take care Buddy Tony and have a great week ahead!! Happy vinyl listening!
Another excellent review,objective, honest and adoptable.Ive found that agood s spherical provided the cantilever is flexible can extract as much information and detail as an elliptical .Goldring quality control let the company down in the eighties,rather like British cars,It is to be hoped that this has significantly improved.
Dear Buddy Ted!!! :-D thank you! YES :-D a good spherical can do better than an elliptical, if its cantilever and suspension is well engineered indeed!!!! Gosh I didn't know about that bit of Goldring's history in the 80s... currently and luckily their 1000 series are still made in England and still sounding great! Quite many friends having and loving their 1006 and 1042s! hehheh! Warmest Regards to you and your family!!
Just bought the E2 for $65 plus tax. Looking forward to hearing it after your review!
Hi Ian, what do you use to align the cartridges? Technics overhang gauge only? they sound so clear! I wish I had so clear sound.
Hey, nice review, as always Ian. Yes, I could tell the difference between the two, though the differences in many ways was not huge, the areas where the E2 edges further out than the AT cart is in clarity, separation and the attacks, which bring son a bolder, punchier overall performance. When you played the section from McCoy Tyner's LP with trumpet and sax, definitely could ascertain the separation of the two with the Goldring over the AT cart.
While the AT cart was not bad, it could be better, but the Goldring outperforms it even with the "handicap" of the spherical stylus.
As other's have already intimated, I suspected already you were hinting at those "pesky" Nagaokas, the 110 or 150. :-)
Hi Buddy with your NAD 7240PE receiver and dear solid Kenwood turntable!!! Hehheh....yes...
those pesky Nagaokas are going to pop by again.
Sigh :-D!!!!
Warmest Regards to you and your family and your vinyl-playing brudders in you community!!!! Cheers, cheers!!!!
@@HiViNywschannel I figgured as much and I think when I decide to change from the Grado, to go Nag myself... :-D
@@johnhpalmer6098 I see Buddy John😁👌🎶🎵🎶🎶have fun my friend 🤜🤛
Thanks for the video I am concerned my cartridge at vm 760 scl will be beat by many others. AT cartridges lose many times.
Some friends here have tried the 760slc and felt it is even beaten by the MP-110... I think you can read their messages around my videos. I was shocked to hear that...but still I have not tested it myself and hence cannot clarify.
Best Regards my friend 😄👍👍👍
Dear Ian,
Nice review!
I think that the prices of Goldring and Nagaoka are varying depending on the region. I Europe the Goldrings are much cheaper than the equivalent Nagaokas. For example, in Romania, the E2 costs around 85 dollars, the E3 is 105 and the Nagaoka 110 is 180. The same difference is between the 1042 (around 330 dollars) and MP 150 (400). That is why I am watching your reviews with great interest. By the way, is the E2 better than Elektra (which I still enjoy very much)?
All the best,
Catalin
Dear Catalin, if you buy the Nagaoka MP-110 direct from the ebay sellers in Japan, they should come in at about USD108 inclusive of shipping ~453Leu , ~95 euros.
www.ebay.com/itm/Nagaoka-MP-110-Stereo-Cartridge-Cartridge-single-elliptical-chip-bonded-diamond/143119819583?epid=691141298&hash=item21529b233f:g:lS0AAOSwV0NcWr5I:rk:1:pf:0
I hope this helps... guys in Singapore too buy direct from these Japanese ebay sellers too... there are several of them. I trust this "emjmusic" seller most.
:-D
My Elektra is close to the end of its stylus life, and I dare not do an AB comparison with the E2 coz it would not be fair then... apologies my friend. But very valid concern.... I have the same too :-D . Coz there are still Elektra replacement styli available in most places too.
Warmest Regards my friend!!!
~ ian.
Dear Ian,
Thank you for the suggestion. For comparison, the E3 is 440 Lei (105 dollars) directly from a Romanian dealer. That is why I am waiting for your impressions on E3 with great interest.
All the best,
Catalin
@@catalingurau5769 sure my friend👋😁!!! And yes!😄may I ask: what is your turntable?
@@HiViNywschannel It's one of the strangest ever made. It's a NAD 5120, with a flat, flexible tonearm with an oscillating counterweight and a vibration damper (with a liquid). I bought it new, 28 years ago but start using it 2 years ago. I have some problems knowing how good it is in comparison with others, because there are no reviews. Somebody said on a forum it is close to Rega RP2, which would mean decent (I guess).
There are some details here
www.hifi-classic.net/review/nad-5120-395.html
The output level of the two cardridges is not normalized. Therefore the slightly louder GR E2 seems to sound better.
Another great review, Ian! Thanks!!!
Brother in NYC with TWO SL1200Mk3Ds :-D...i am very happy to hear from you again!!! I am sorry for being 5 days' late reply.... thank you for taking your time out to join up again. Hope you are doing well on this weekend!!! Groove on my friend!!! Let me know if you drop by Singapore.
Warmest Regards,
~ ian.
Given that AT makes both cartridges. I'm surprised there's that much difference between the two, especially in that the Goldring with the spherical stylus holds its own so well. You'd think AT would want to keep that kind of an advantage for itself.
Hehheh...you are right..."we'd think AT would want to keep that kind of advantage for itself"... But i thought about it Brother Larry :-D ...Probably it goes the same as for dealers for most other things in the industry:
The OEM manufacturer would try to OEM make for other companies, and allow the other companies to flourish, OTHERWISE, the other companies would suffer in sales and stop all agreements with the OEM manufacturer.
Even tyre companies, e.g. Falken tyres are sold more expensive at the Falken distributor and shop here, while the same model ones are sold cheaper at the Falken dealers (who get their stocks from the Falken distributor) :-D !!!
Warmest Regards Buddy, and, thank you for coming by and chatting with me again!!!
Have fun always my friend, and wishing you and your family peace and prosperity for the new year 2020!!!!
~ ian.
Would be interestesting to compare the vm95c with spherical stylus to the Goldring
Great video Ian! I suspect that the Nagaoka will show up soon to spoil the E2's party! 😃
Brother with your MOFI ULTRADECK and MP200!!!! :-D Having great fun!!!!! The StudioDeck IS good!! and i believe the Ultra much better!! ANd it looks BOSS, with its thicker platter and EVEN better constructed PLINTH than the StudioDeck :-D !!! How is your venture into 20x2? Going for the High Output or Low Output eventually?
You are right, the MP-110 just eats the E2 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No contest.
Warmest Regards and have a great week ahead!! Thank you for catching up my friend!!
~ ian
and the Goldring E series are manufactured by AT, is that correct? Thanks again for this comparison. I'm looking forward to a comparison with the E3. 😀
Dear Buddy in the U.K.!!! ...thank you for coming by so early after this video had just been launched. Thank you!!! yes the E series are manufactured by AudioTechnica... I do have the E3, and it will be brought out soon else I would have wasted my monies getting it :-D !!! Warmest Regards,~ ian.
Hello Ian!
How are you my friend! Great to see you back with another video. This was a great shootout. .the E2 sounded very good. Very curious to see who will pull the carpet out from underneath it.
Also I enjoyed your Chinatown video very much. You live in a beautiful country. I hope one day I can visit your country.
All the best to you and your family and I look forward to your next video.
Mark Anthony K
Projekt Gemineye
Dearest Mark :-D congratulations for your Man of Science, Man of Dreams vinyl successful release! Such a genius you are! I was just showing your records and songs, lyrics, your TH-cam chatting with us to my son and his girlfriend!!!! Showed them Ordinary Day and Brand New Day of course!! His girlfriend especially into Indie and she loves your music and nodding in approval!
Great vibes you have Brother Mark, i am so humbled to be in your company.
Warmest Regards and love from all of us here in Singapore,
~ ian
@@HiViNywschannel Greetings Ian...thank you so much for that wonderful message. I am so happy that you and your family enjoy my music. It is people like you and your son and his girlfriend that make want to make the very best album for you to listen to. The new album Man of Science. .Man of Dreams should have the vinyl ready in March. ..I will keep one for you if you are interested. I hope you and your family are doing well..I look forward to your next video! They are also excellent and I learn a lot from them. Take care my friend.
Mark Anthony K
Projekt Gemineye
@@markkopernicky3489 Taka care dear Buddy Mark🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗....I will put in the order definitely for your numbered and signed Man of Dreams vinyl!!!!!! Thank you so much! I have been looking forward to it from you after enjoying the previous two albums!!💪💪😄🙏
Do you evaluate using headphones or speakers?
If speakers, how much does the sound of your room play a part?
I notice you have a big open space on one side and glass on the other, your first and second reflection points would be all over the place.
How do you compensate for that?
Hi Buddy :-D ... thank you.... when i listen critically, i always open up the windows fully, and, stack my many pillows and cushions up besides me to avoid 1st reflections especially, from affecting the imaging. They work perfectly :-D!!! I have a bass trap underneath my listening seat and behind, and some diffusers on the ceiling too.
Thank you so much for catching up so soon after this video had been launched :-D . I thank you for your precious time and friendship always... happy to see you again!!!
Warmest Regards my friend, and to your family and vinyl-playing friends in your community too!!
~ ian
@@HiViNywschannel
Thank-you,
It gives me a better understanding of what you are hearing.
I reflect all of your kind words back to you too.
Best Regards Buddy!!!
Singapore looks really awesome Ian. I would like to go there one day :)
Brother Tom💪😄!!! Great to see you again👋😄!!! How have you been? Any updates on your hifi front?
When you are coming by, do catch up with me in town!!!
@@HiViNywschannel I sent you a message to your email .
I definitely like the bass extension, dynamics, and power of the E2 over the AT cart (which I have and still like). Have you pitted the E2 with the Nagaoka MP-110 yet? I was pleasantly surprised to hear the treble extension on the E2, thinking it may be subdued thanks to its spherical stylus but nope. It's got great clarity for a spherical stylus.
Excellent video Ian. Very informative and entertaining. Do you ever watch Steve Guttenberg’s daily videos? He did one recently asking who are the best reviewers and you were mentioned quite a few times.
Dearest Buddy Don :-D thank you so much for informing me this!!! I wasn't aware!... But I am just very happy i can be of help, and the information i get out, will be as pertinent and useful to as many people as possible :-D !!!
We have known each other for a year now, tracing back our first exchanges. You have been very, very kind to me. Thank you my friend.
Warmest Regards, and i wish for you and your family a brilliant and joyful rewarding Happy Lunar New Year :-D!!!
~ ian.
Hi Ian,
I got a fever and need a cartridge for more cowbell.
Hi great videos as normal!
We need!!
Nagaoka MP 110 vs Audio technica AT-VM95SH.
Playing on Rega P3 if possible!
Thank you Buddy for the encouragement 👋😄...
Warmest Regards Habibi!!!!!and have a great vinyl'ing journey ahead🎶🎵🎶see you again!
@@HiViNywschannel Yes would like to hear your thoughts on VM95ML vs MP110 Ian :)
Happy Lunar New Year Ian! May the year of the boar give Health Happiness and Contentment. Another excellent comparison. Interesting that the Goldring with the spherical stylus outperforms the AT. Perhaps the cantaliever is the difference. Cheers!
Brother with your modified SL1200Mk2 and crazy MP-200!! Yes, indeed the Goldring with a spherical stylus beating the elliptical AT.... good for us!!!
It is February now, and I heard you were getting the Martin Logan Motion 60XT in January!?! You have them now don't you Buddy :-D !?!!!
@@HiViNywschannel Yes Ian I have them now and they are terrific. They sound fine for all types of music I listen to. Jazz, Rock and Classical. Have a great 2019 and look forward to more content. Cheers.
@@robertkeefer7791 amazing!!!! A sealed midrange driver...that can be very addictive and articulate!!! Innovative tweeter!!! 94dB!!! Amazing. Rated at 4ohms but compatible with 4, 6 or 8ohms from Martin's own committed specs and also for 20W onwards....VERY REASSURING for even low powered tube aficionados 👋🤩👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶😊it must be MUSIC to your ears and soul!!!!!!!! I congratulate you. I am calling up a friend in Britian in an hour's time when he wakesup. He has been looking high and low for a pair of speakers for his low powered tube integrated. Thank you Buddy Robert✌😄👍
Are still using the Schiit Mani preamp here? Where does the Nagaoka MP 110 place here?
Another nice review Ian thank you. Not related to this particular cartridge, I do have a question for you, I purchased the Nagaoka Mp110 and I also bought the Jelco Headshell that you use. I cannot use the MP110 on my techies 1200mk2 because the combined weight of the Headshell and cartridge are to heavy for me to achieve a floating balance in order to set tracking weight. Do I need to purchase a heavier counterweight? Hope you can help as I am really wanting to listen to my MP110 otherwise either the Headshell or cartridge will just become paperweights.I do not want to put blueback on the counterweight. I am new to vynil so need guidance please.
Regards
Colin
Without throwing good money after bad, you could tape a penny to the tonearm. Pennies are 2.5 grams, and would give you an idea of whether or not a heavier counterweight will address the issue without actually spending money on a solution.
Thank you Dale I will try that first before getting shot of something.
@@DaleFrewaldt
Thank you to Dale Frewaldt for his kindness and reply to Buddy Colin...
Hope Colin, you have been doing well!
Thanks Ian, I managed to find an Technics sub weight and all is well now sounds great, All down to your reviews keep em coming.
Good review. I completely agree with all your comments. The AT VM95EN didn't sound bad, but the Goldring E2 is just a bit better on all levels, as you mentioned in detail. Apart from everything you said, I also found the channel-balance to be more accurate on the Goldring vs the AT. This is something you can only really spot with headphones. The Goldring is really worth the small extra price I would say.
Dear Buddy :-D my apologies, as youtube didn't notify me of this message...YT does tend to miss out on about 10-15% of messages sent to the channel owner...i do not understand why... but still apologies my friend!! And thank you for coming by and so kindly writing to me, taking time. Thank YOU :-D
Hope you have been doing very well and scoring your precious records on discogs and in real crates :-D
Warmest Regards,
~ ian
Hi Ian. No problem at all. TH-cam screwing up doesn't surprise me at all, I also often don't get notifications on responses made to me.
Anyway, I would understand if you don't always respond to everything. I imagine you have quite a lot of responses to deal with. So it's totally understandable. I Love your videos, thanks Ian!
excellent !!! you can change the styluses the 95en can go to e2 as the generator is the same !!!
Ian with this impressive collection of cartridges, do you find yourself cycling through them in day to day life or do your favorite couple stay on the turntables?
Hi Brother :-D thank you for coming by so FAST just after this video is ready and up! Thank you my friend :-D
Ah...good question :-D...i do cycle through them...but of course, the few favourites tend to be up much more often...i want to enjoy my music :-D
Brother keep on rocking with our common Schiit Mani!!! I wonder when they would . ome up with the Mk2 version....hmmm...
But if not, the 1.0 version we have is great enough!!!!
Warmest Regards my friend!
~ ian
@@HiViNywschannel Haha warmest regards. I see what you did there. Peace.
At155lc and sl1200 good combo.
Sl has great vocals and bottom at155lc great highs
Thank you very much for all your hard work ! 🤝👍👍👍 新年快乐 🥂🍾🎉🎉🎉
:-D you too and your family, may you guys be well and happy!
Thanks again for your so detailed and accurate analysis, it's a pleasure to watch them. I have one silly question since the E2 proved to be very good as per your review: Can the Goldring be mounted on a Thorends TD 11 headshell or does it only support cartridges with upper screws? Thanks!
What a fantastic intro. I got to tell you Ian, whenever I watch your new video it brings on a whole lot of smiles. Uplifting to the max. It is so good to see you.
I am sold on the Gold Ring. I believe that it was the clarity of the cymbals in the Art Blakey drop that was key in my decision. Also clearly tops in the Hank Mobley drop. I have a quick question for you. I just bought a new/out of the box Sl-1200 eighties model turntable. I am really enjoying it. What cartridge would you suggest to add to it for price and overall sound? You are truly one of the best in all things audio. It would be an honor to hear your opinion/response. How about the Goldring E2 ? Thanks so much for all of your efforts to produce these wonderful videos Ian. I love and enjoy all of them. My best to you and hello's to your family. Talk soon~
Rob/Boston
Dearest Brother Rob👋😄💚💚💚!!!!!! Great to see you!!!!!! I can't believe it!! You bought a NEW OUT-OF-THE-BOX EIGHTIES' SL1200!?!!!!!!! Can I trace the contact and perhaps find one more unit for myself? I'd love to have one! WOWWWWWWW I am envious of you😁🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩!!!!! I'd put the Nagaoka MP-110 on it Brother!!!!!!
Thank you Big Brother, for giving us all junior VC members and vinyl users, a big umbrella and support for our love and music. Thank you very, very much.
Your kindness, bigheartedness, time and love are felt by all of us.
Brother, I would like to email you👋😄....can you send me one so that I can reply you? Mine is hivinyws@gmail.com
Warmest Regards my big brother Rob in Boston💪😄💚
Great comparison video! Really enjoyed your professional input as always! Take care brother Ian!
Dear Buddy :0D thank you so much for coming by and catching up!! I am really glad to receive your kindness and support! Love your picture on the analog waves vs the square waves!!
Warmest Regards,
~ ian.
I wonder how much comes down to the higher output of the Goldring, as tonally they seemed quite similar.
In the UK, the elliptical-tipped E3 (£80 is 20 pounds cheaper than the VM95EN (£100), so may be tempted to get one for my LP5, which has the stock AT95EX.
Big apologies Buddy....I made a typo error in the video which somebody had pointed out earlier: both the E2 and 95en have the same output of 3.5mV each. And yes🤗, you U.K. friends are having it good as Goldring carts are constantly lower in price than the rest of the world✔👋😄!!!
@@HiViNywschannelNo worries, it happens! In this test I liked both carts but agreed that the Goldring edges out the AT.
Also, your film of the market street in Singapore reminded me of Temple Street market in Hong Kong, so many things to see and never enough time! I must add it to my places to.visit!
Dear Buddy :-D hehheh!!! Brother may i ask after all these time we have chatted.... do you have a Rega? SME? Orbe? :-D
YES: If you are here: let me know Brother, i'll bring you around.
@@HiViNywschannel Haha, I wish! I'm running an Audio Technica LP5 into an old Sony mini system! Not what you'd call HiFi but I like it. It's about the same level as the kit in your previous video really - budget but decent value for money.
I will upgrade to a proper separates system in the near future but my living circumstances mean space and the volume I can play my music are limited, which makes a serious upgrade a little pointless at this moment in time.
Great review 😀
When will you get to the 2M Black?
Dear Buddy Peter from Denmark!!! Wow your previous suggestion of the Limetree Phono is very interesting :-D !!!! The 2M Black is still awaiting its rivals the 760SLC to arrive, the Goldring 1042 is ready, the MP-500 is ready. I really hope to get to them. I really apologize to you and fellow friends for delaying it. I had spent a lot of money on the 1042, the 2M Black and the MP-500, so i really hope to get to them and make my money spent, useful, for all of you friends...which is the only reason as usual, for me getting all my components :-D... i really apologize. It has taken a long time... currently, more friends are demanding the StudioPhono review...and they wanted me to venture into the new VM95 series and finish up on my work on the E1, E2 and E3 series carts (done the E1 a few months ago in its shoot-out with the Grado Black2) :-D....
Best Regards Buddy!
No need to apologise, you do us all a great service by posting your fantastic reviews :-D
Yes, the Limetree Phono does sound intriguing. Its MM section should be amazing. Perhaps we have found our Aria killer :-) Judging by the sheer amount of reviews of the Limetree Phono, my guess is the company is willing to send review samples. Perhaps you should try and contact them? Two more reviews has just been added to their website. I don't believe I have ever seen a RIAA reviewed by so many magazines in so little time. Bit strange!
lindemann-audio.de/products/limetree-series/phono/?lang=en
@@HiViNywschannel Hello Ian. After seeing MP500, my eyes widened and now I'm on high alert! Oh my, I can't wait. It's priced out of my comfort zone, but if the review is favorable, I may have to bite the bullet. I trust your in depth and honest reviews and my last three purchases - the MP 150, MP 200 stylus and the Schiit Mani did not disappoint and I thank you for your direction. But this leaves me with a dilema. The MP500 and a used Technics SL 1200 series cost roughly the same. What am I to do?!!! Currently, I use a vintage TT that resolves well when paired with the Mani and allows me to discern the differences between cartridges. What upgrade makes sense to you? Keep up the great work. The VC loves you!