What's on our Minds...

November 23, 2025
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We bookended the week with another cartridge install, this time the audio technica AT-OC9XML MC cart being fitted to a Technics SL-1200G...

October 2, 2025
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A LIKE-FOR-LIKE UPGRADE?

This Linn Majik LP12 MC turntable gets used almost daily, so it was time for our client to replace the stylus/cart.

So, what did they replace it with?

September 20, 2025
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HIGH-END INSTALL CARTRIDGE #3

We had a great time installing this Ortofon MC X40 cartridge on the Rega P3. We noticed a significant improvement in bass "slam" and "attack" compared to the Quintet Black S we removed...

August 3, 2025
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HIGH-END INSTALL CARTRIDGE #2

Next up was the supply, setup, and calibration of the extraordinary audio technica AT-ART1000X Moving Coil cartridge on the client's Technics SL1200G turntable. The ART1000X is one of the most challenging carts to...

August 2, 2025
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HIGH-END CARTRIDGE INSTALL #1

It's been a busy few days with cartridge/turntable setups! First up, the wonderful My Sonic Lab "Ultra Eminent Bc" Moving Coil cartridge (Yoshio Matsudaira), fitted onto a ProJect Audio X2 turntable. #mysoniclab #ultraeminentbc #mc #cart #cartridge #setup #install #calibration #projectaudio #projectaudiosystems...

June 15, 2025
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CARTRIDGE CALIBRATION - OUR PROCESS

Last weekend we had a blast with a blast from the past - a Rega Planar 3 (in glorious green) in for a cartridge upgrade (Ortofon 2MR Bronze).

We thought we would go a little deeper into the typical process we adopt at the store regarding cartridge fitting and calibrating.