Posted by manualblock [ 69.112.43.172 ] on February 02, 2006 at 20:30:12:
In Reply to: Re: What about that Audio Note IQ? posted by Bill Epstein on February 02, 2006 at 18:48:25:
Well; a very short exposure sounded very nice; smooth and detailed. Then several conversations with people I trust who like it and the general quality of all of the AN stuff is what my recommendation is based on. The IQ I believe is around 300$ but maybe we can get a more accurate price on here. Just so you know the IQ is loosely based on the Goldring cartridge except it has I believe better winding and a different stylus; like a modified Goldring. One of the reasons I looked at the AN originally is due to the fact that I lived with a Goldring for a couple years and liked it. Bass-heavy and won't track the high levell on the HFNRR tester but nice sound overall. With the improvements made to the stock unit it has to be a winner.
Tough choices; all in the 250/300$ range. I go by my tonearm which is pretty massive and I think that is why the Denon works well in that arm. On that you would have to consult AN regarding their opinions on arm compatibility.
I like the idea of equipment from the same manufacturer also.
Like Wayne likes the Rega in his Rega/ makes sense to me.
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