Topic: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

Hi there, I was wondering, which cartridges you use on the ADI-2/4 Pro SE for vinyl listening?

Anyone using MC with transformer?

Thanks in advance!

Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

I will be trying this in the next week or so, will let you know how it goes.

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Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

Never tried that, so also looking forward to your report!

Regards
Matthias Carstens
RME

Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

Moving magnet AT-150 MLX here, works a treat. Have never tried MC carts.

https://musicwall.app/hermetech

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Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

I've never been a fan of MM cartridges really, although to be fair, I've never had a top class one. I've found MC cartridges to be more resolving with a greater sense of ease, especially with a SUT.

I had been using a Technics SL-7 with Ortofon OM30 which was pretty good. Anyway, my cartridge preference isn't really the point of this post...

My current setup is a Technics SL-7 with Technics EPC-310MC and a Reisong 1:20 SUT I got from AliExpress. It works great, no issues whatsoever, and sounds great. I had to up the RIAA Mode gain to +32 dB from the +26 dB I was using with my OM30 but that was it. Using +38 dB caused overs so there's scope to use lower output MCs.

I was hoping to use my Ortofon Verto SUT but I've lost it along with my Lehmann Audio Silver Cube during a house move, I do hope it turns up! Anyway, I'm happy with the Reisong, it's incredible value for money.

Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

I would just add that I find that the common size for ground wire spade lugs makes it EXTREMELY frustrating to connect them using the D-Sub connector on the rear of the ADI-2/4, no doubt my neighbour could hear me cursing.

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Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

badboygolf16v wrote:

I would just add that I find that the common size for ground wire spade lugs makes it EXTREMELY frustrating to connect them using the D-Sub connector on the rear of the ADI-2/4, ...

Use one or two washers to clamp the ground wire:
D-Sub - washer - Ground Wire - washer - screw

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Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

badboygolf16v wrote:

I've never been a fan of MM cartridges really, although to be fair, I've never had a top class one. I've found MC cartridges to be more resolving with a greater sense of ease, especially with a SUT.

I had been using a Technics SL-7 with Ortofon OM30 which was pretty good. Anyway, my cartridge preference isn't really the point of this post...

My current setup is a Technics SL-7 with Technics EPC-310MC and a Reisong 1:20 SUT I got from AliExpress. It works great, no issues whatsoever, and sounds great. I had to up the RIAA Mode gain to +32 dB from the +26 dB I was using with my OM30 but that was it. Using +38 dB caused overs so there's scope to use lower output MCs.

I was hoping to use my Ortofon Verto SUT but I've lost it along with my Lehmann Audio Silver Cube during a house move, I do hope it turns up! Anyway, I'm happy with the Reisong, it's incredible value for money.

I am confused - is that already the report that you announced for 'in a week or so'?

I searched for these Reisong STUs - the cheapest one I found was this - still totally overpriced in my opinion:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004 … 4itemAdapt

Regards
Matthias Carstens
RME

Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

Yes, this is the report, I found some free time yesterday.

If you think those Reisong SUTs are overpriced, take a look at the prices of ones from the usual suspect hifi manufacturers.

For instance I have an Ortofon Verto with Lundahl transformers that retails for 800 GBP, and that is a mid range item. I bought second hand.

Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

I am wondering if the forthcoming E1DA Cosmos Scaler will make an appropriate active MC head amp. I will give it a try when it becomes available.

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Re: ADI-2/4 Pro SE - Cartridge

I think not, because it has higher input impedance AFAIK.

Regards
Matthias Carstens
RME