Ortofon MC 3 Turbo quality.

GeirW · 6th January 2005, 03:10 PM

Gday.

Today, i decided to buy a new pickup, to replace
a defect shure pickup (High-out-MC coz, i atm. got MM stage.)
I have used both ortofon, Audio Technika and Denon before.
I had setled for a Denon dl160. ( temp.)
I then went to my dealer, but he was out of Denon 160, and i wasn`t willing to wait a week, for a new stock.
But i got a Ortofon MC 3T for the same price, (guess i feel lucky.
pricewise.)

Anyone here have experience with this one.?

audio-kraut · 6th January 2005, 06:22 PM

Hi, I used both the M3C turbo and the previous model X3 MC (i think that was its name). Not a bad system, elevated in the highs, leading to hissy sybillants (s - sounds, good test is tracy chapmans 1.)which can be annoying, good bass reproduction.
But - at a little more than twice the price you get a shure v15vxmr (usually 329$ at ebay) which beats the mc 3 anyday and has been my favourite for several years. Less shrill, better overall tonal balance and very defined bass reproduction. Sybillants are reproduced without hiss, very natural. Maybe save a little and buy this one - its worth it.

GeirW · 6th January 2005, 06:34 PM

Gday.

TnX. ak.
Actually, i bought the Ortofon.
It`s not staying for long though, but as a quick snapin,
But for 163$, ill guess it`s a bargain.
BTW. It`s going on a moded rega 250

audio-kraut · 6th January 2005, 06:40 PM

Hi - i used mine on a modded rega 300. Still - don't let the shure pass you by - the production of this cartridge has been discontinued by shure. The best system imho for that price and an incredible value.

GeirW · 7th January 2005, 08:43 AM

Gday.

I have used shure models, from early 70`s to mid 90`s,
and whatever they all have a soundstage that`s
very mature and solid.
So, yes. am deffinetly going to be on the lookout for
replacement. To bad my dealer (hifi klubben) doesn`t carry them,
but that`s not going to be a problem.

Regarding the table & arm. This is/was a original rega 2.5,
the drive itself are mounted in a 40x5cm massive wodden block,
silicon/teflon suspension etc. (new motor, DD)
The 250 arm is modded with new counter weight, new headshell,
slotted and polished, rewired with homemade silver/copper
directly from pickup to amp.

GeirW · 7th January 2005, 01:48 PM

Gday.

Just started to evaluate this pickup.
Since Black Sabbath where on the platter, it was a obvious
choice. (The Wizard). (not the right shoice, but.)
My setup atm. isn`t very good, but still for a quasi-stereo
recording, this pickup sounds good.
Early Sabbath lack a bit LF, the area from 110 and up
are good maybe a bit "crispy" hights, but i suspect one of my tweters to gone bad.
So far, so good.

addman27 · 07:44 AM

Ortofon MC-3 Turbo Cartridge
Been using the Ortofon MC-3 Turbo Cartridge on my table for about 10 years now. I can truly say after listening to cartridges THREE times the price, this little "high output" cartridge really holds it's own! Has a Nude Fine Line Diamond which provides a long life and great sound. Amazing "seperation," "tight bass," "crisp highs," and great tracking at only 2gr. (Recommended tracking force). Works well with any mid-range systems. At around $300 you WON'T beat it. A+

Adam

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6th January 2005, 03:10 PM	#1
GeirW diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Trondheim, Norway	Ortofon MC 3 Turbo quality. Gday. Today, i decided to buy a new pickup, to replace a defect shure pickup (High-out-MC coz, i atm. got MM stage.) I have used both ortofon, Audio Technika and Denon before. I had setled for a Denon dl160. ( temp.) I then went to my dealer, but he was out of Denon 160, and i wasn`t willing to wait a week, for a new stock. But i got a Ortofon MC 3T for the same price, (guess i feel lucky. pricewise.) Anyone here have experience with this one.?

13th March 2012, 06:24 AM	#7
addman27 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2012	Ortofon MC-3 Turbo Cartridge Ortofon MC-3 Turbo Cartridge Been using the Ortofon MC-3 Turbo Cartridge on my table for about 10 years now. I can truly say after listening to cartridges THREE times the price, this little "high output" cartridge really holds it's own! Has a Nude Fine Line Diamond which provides a long life and great sound. Amazing "seperation," "tight bass," "crisp highs," and great tracking at only 2gr. (Recommended tracking force). Works well with any mid-range systems. At around $300 you WON'T beat it. A+ Adam email address removed Last edited by wintermute; 13th March 2012 at 07:44 AM. Reason: removed email address

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6th January 2005, 06:22 PM	#2
audio-kraut diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 12km off the alaska highway in northern BC	Hi, I used both the M3C turbo and the previous model X3 MC (i think that was its name). Not a bad system, elevated in the highs, leading to hissy sybillants (s - sounds, good test is tracy chapmans 1.)which can be annoying, good bass reproduction. But - at a little more than twice the price you get a shure v15vxmr (usually 329$ at ebay) which beats the mc 3 anyday and has been my favourite for several years. Less shrill, better overall tonal balance and very defined bass reproduction. Sybillants are reproduced without hiss, very natural. Maybe save a little and buy this one - its worth it.

6th January 2005, 06:34 PM	#3
GeirW diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Trondheim, Norway	Gday. TnX. ak. Actually, i bought the Ortofon. It`s not staying for long though, but as a quick snapin, But for 163$, ill guess it`s a bargain. BTW. It`s going on a moded rega 250

6th January 2005, 06:40 PM	#4
audio-kraut diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 12km off the alaska highway in northern BC	Hi - i used mine on a modded rega 300. Still - don't let the shure pass you by - the production of this cartridge has been discontinued by shure. The best system imho for that price and an incredible value.

7th January 2005, 08:43 AM	#5
GeirW diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Trondheim, Norway	Gday. I have used shure models, from early 70`s to mid 90`s, and whatever they all have a soundstage that`s very mature and solid. So, yes. am deffinetly going to be on the lookout for replacement. To bad my dealer (hifi klubben) doesn`t carry them, but that`s not going to be a problem. Regarding the table & arm. This is/was a original rega 2.5, the drive itself are mounted in a 40x5cm massive wodden block, silicon/teflon suspension etc. (new motor, DD) The 250 arm is modded with new counter weight, new headshell, slotted and polished, rewired with homemade silver/copper directly from pickup to amp.

7th January 2005, 01:48 PM	#6
GeirW diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Trondheim, Norway	Gday. Just started to evaluate this pickup. Since Black Sabbath where on the platter, it was a obvious choice. (The Wizard). (not the right shoice, but.) My setup atm. isn`t very good, but still for a quasi-stereo recording, this pickup sounds good. Early Sabbath lack a bit LF, the area from 110 and up are good maybe a bit "crispy" hights, but i suspect one of my tweters to gone bad. So far, so good.

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