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Nothing trite about one of the best records of the rock era.

So is the OM40 also on the dark side? I remember it was a Brit magazine fave back when I used to read (had a 10, then a 20 back then).

@Biodegraded I wouldn’t consider it a warm cart. I think it is balanced. It isn’t shouty like a 2M Red. Similar to VM750SH and Otello from my stable.

@Merrick Threw on Wish You Were Here for good measure.

I love the Super OM40 cartridge on the Dual 701. It’s a wonderfully balanced cartridge. It can retrieve a lot of detail, but it’s never shouty. The bass can also dig deep, but it’s not overblown or bleeding into the midrange.

@luckybaer do you use any alignment tools when installing cartridges on your Technics turntable? Eventually, I want to get one of the new Technics models. I’m just curious if you’ve found a tool that works well.

@MellowVelo I have an Accutrak - it has a variety of alignment grids. I also printed one from VinylEngine. I use the overhang jig from Technics to start, then I usually align to Technics' standard per Accutrak.