dsj@rabbit.UUCP (David S. Johnson @ ) (01/17/84)
I haven't yet received any response to my request for info on the Shure V15-Vmr cartridge but last night I came across a "subjective" review in a magazine I was browsing through (Something like HI FI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, British I think). It turns out the "mr" denotes a new stylus point (the bottom is a flat "micro-ridge") designed to wear down gracefully as well as accurately trace the groove. The gist of the review was that the V15-Vmr very accurately reproduced the "sound" of musical instruments and produced accurate localization in a reasonably deep soundstage, but lacked "punch," and hence was not an impressive performer on rock music. I have read a similar comment elsewhere, about it not accurately reproducing the impact of a recorded shout. Has anyone observed similar effects with Shure cartridges? Is there any way of correlating it with the measurements quoted in "objective" reviews? If I want a cartridge that "shouts" well, what should I get?
caf@cdi.UUCP (caf) (01/20/84)
How about a Victrola (acoustic)? -- Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX CDI Portland OR (503)-646-1599 cdi!caf