Ortofon Stylus 20

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Neil Young's Live at Massey Hall 1971 is an excellent recording that should be part of anyone's collection of good music and good sound. This is a very system friendly album that sounds great on every stereo I've owned. This current budget setup was no exception. I have also heard a lot of good things said about the Jico stylus available for the OM bodies, I have never tried one myself, but may do in the future, they do seem reasonably priced if their specs match their claims. By means of advanced computer simulation methods, Ortofon is able to define the natural pivot point of the system with unprecedented accuracy while achieving an optimum oscillation balance. This results in improved linearity, higher channel separation, and reduced distortion. b) Frequency Response: The OM20 offers a wider frequency response range compared to the OM10. With its extended high-frequency capabilities, the OM20 captures more delicate nuances and details in the music, providing a more immersive listening experience. Definitely recommended for the novice, who can take the advantage of this specific design of stylus exchangeability by planning to save his cost in getting up the audio staircase with upgrades to OM-20, and then to OM-40. Skiping the OM-30 stylus is a wise choice in this.

Additionally, a new technique was developed and applied: slit less than 1 mm dia. hollow pole pins, thus significantly reducing eddy current losses caused by magnetic hysteresis. This sophisticated technology extends the frequency range and improves phase linearity.

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The bass was the last and best sound I tested. Before testing, I hoped it would have a very noticeable and yet measured presence. I wanted it to have a punch that would cover up for the slight inadequacies of the treble.

However, if the slight thinness could be ignored, you’d appreciate what it can give. It actually can give you that liveliness and upbeat-ness- if you are looking out for that. If you are looking for deep warmth, you’ll be disappointed. You’d be better off using the SHURE M95ED for warmth. I have one of these. Was less than impressed with it on my Rega Planar 3 with early tonearm. But it did liven up my Technics SL2000 which preceded the Rega. The AR-2, AR-2a, and AR-2ax, all of which I've owned, are not refined enough for my tastes. I really wanted to like the AR-4, but the same was true for the pair that I tried. I'd be curious to try them again at some point, though. PRO-JECT* Pro-Ject DEBUT II, Pro-Ject DEBUT III, Pro-Ject ESSENTIAL, Pro-Ject DEBUT S, Pro-Ject DEBUT E3, Pro-Ject VT-E, Pro-Ject JUKEBOX E, Pro-Ject ELEMENTAL & Pro-Ject PRIMARY Prices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 26th November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.)

I now start wondering if I would be happy even with the genuine OM20 or if the OM10 would be closer to what I'm looking for (given the Super S really came with a 10) with my gear. Or maybe I just keep using the well-kept but decades-old original (OM10?) needle but then again I don't want to damage my records.

The mix was amazing. Each sound is predominant. No sound is overshadowed. Neither is any put in the spotlight ahead of the others. It blends beautifully and is balanced. It gives a clean and neat overall sound.I'm not sure if you will find many Outlaw Country fans in audiophile-land, but with Waylon Jenning's Honky Tonk Heroes they're missing out on one humdinger of an album. This first pressing is pure RCA studios: warm, wonderfully recorded, and just brimming with that old school Nashville production. Jenning's vocals are rich, and if a system doesn't capture this magic, then you know something is wrong. When it comes to the 2M series, I was considering trying one, but I was suspicious that it may be little more than a Super OM body in a heavy plastic body; I believe it was a a Fred (Lini) who confirmed this suspicion, so I would agree that although it will work with Dual ULM arms, and is well within their capability, the mass of the 2M series would defeat the concept of the ULM arms. The capacitive load setting that you use is important with a moving magnet. You should be able to tell if your setting is working for you by the sound it gives out. If it sounds too dull, it is likely that your setting is much too low. If it sounds too bright and perhaps even the tiniest bit shrill, then you might need to take it higher a bit. While a lot of people embrace bright sounds, it contaminates the purity of the sound and sooner than later, you’ll realize that a nice balance is preferred. What's the difference between the 2M Red or Blue and the OM 10, 20, 30, 40? The only thing I can seem to find is that the 2M Red/Blue are maybe Ortofon's newer versions of the 10, 20, etc? And they're just as good - if not better - and less expensive? Seems too good to be true?

Personally I would look up an OM20 or OM30 stylus and use that. For example https://www.lpgear.com/product/ORS020.html I would also like to add that if you try or have tried an Ortofon OM 20 and you find it too bright or harsh, I would suggest that your problem lies elsewhere in the system and should be explored. I know that this is an old, standard audiophile sales argument to explain awful sounding gear...but in this case I believe it's actually the truth. DUAL Turntables* 505, CS503-2, CS503-5, CS505, CS505-2, CS505-3, CS505-4, CS430, CS515 & CS5000 DN165E, DN166E, DN167E, DN168E, DN20NE ULM65E, ULM66E, ULM67E & ULM68E I understand the power requirements of the AR-3a. But they seem to do rather well with the Eico HF-60's, which are really quite powerful, in my small-ish room. I don't try to push them and I've never had any problems. At the time of its review, the Ortofon Super OM20 was rated in the same performance category as the Shure V15VxMR.

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I tested the midrange first and it convinced me that the ortofon super om 20 wasn’t a bad buy. The midrange expressed a hint of richness I liked. It had the markings of a fullness to its midrange that you’d definitely notice if you have a good ear. However, I still felt it left a little to be desired. I wondered if I could adjust my settings a little more to give the richness I wanted but that was apparently the best I could get from it. All Super OM models have the same body, construction, and magnetic circuitry. The only difference is the interchangeable stylus unit. Thus, when your level of musical sophistication improves, you can simply switch the existing stylus to the Ortofon Stylus 30 or for pinnacle performance the Ortofon Stylus 40. The Stylus 40 offers pinnacle performance for the most demanding listener. Ortofon also developed a technique to "slit" the less than 1 mm diameter hollow pole pins, thus significantly reducing "eddy current" losses caused by magnetic hysteresis. This sophisticated technology extends the frequency range and improves phase linearity. My phono stage is an NAD 7250PE, which should at least be decent. I can also blame some of this on my old speakers (mini Optimus) which have since been traded out for an older pair of Cerwin-Vega bookshelfs (not the best, but oh well) that are currently sitting on the floor until I get some time to make some stands. The body of the acoustic guitar was about as real as it can get, and so were the vocals. The effect is similar to sitting mid-row in a small coffee shop. So a very personal album. Micro and macro dynamics of the guitar and the piano were fairly realistic, only bettered by the Aries 1 turntable and UREI speakers of yore. Once again I heard shorter depth and a bit less detail than my older systems, but there was still a cohesiveness that really brought my enjoyment factor to a very high level.