is it advisable for domestic listening? Absolutely
Will one get the ultimate satisfaction ? Depends on if you are a fan of the "mega bass" button on a stereo!
Thank you Reuben. But how about the sound nature between the two M44-7 & M44-G ? If the 44-7 is scarce or in high price, then let's try for M44-G. Is the Jico stylus for the 44-7 more brightness or forwarness than the Original stylus? I think the tracking force is high in JICO. Thank you.
Here is were the M44-7 comes to the fore. It is not honest and it is loud, thereby accentuating the content to listenable levels. I haven't used the Jico stylus for this one but with its OEM N44-7 stylus, i can track any record and what I've noted as a merit of this, is that the in-groove distortion tends to be very less even on worn records. I have also heard the M44-G cart with its original N44-G stylus. I thought it sounded identical when compared to the M44-7 but was not as loud. I did notice that it did not track as well as the M44-7 on some older records.
If you are into bollywood oldies, EP, SP (7inch) and scratchy records will play unparalleled through Shure M 44-7. And for fine records, Shure V 15 type III is the best bet. I am using v15 with JICO styli. Very happy with the output. Today had a session at a friends place, MP 110 and EMT TT. MP 110 is better than Shure M97Xe.
JICO N44-7 styli is more neutral than the OEM Styli.
Warm regards,
Sourav
Interesting to know about V15 Type III. Must b expensive!
In a way, yesInteresting to know about V15 Type III. Must b expensive!
The V-series is often considered to be the pinnacle of Shure's cart line, and the Type III was considered the best of the lot (quite debatable actually).
Am aware of the range.1.5 to 3 grams, as per this.