Audio Technica AT91 also very good for average condition records of Bollywood, Indian music.
Superb mid range and vocal. Very good tracking. AT91 is very good for who doesn't like the
strong sound of M44-7.
Cartridges for Bollywood records and Indian Classical Music
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Audio Technica AT91 also very good for average condition records of Bollywood, Indian music.
Superb mid range and vocal. Very good tracking. AT91 is very good for who doesn't like the
strong sound of M44-7.
sounds a bit stupid in the context of this thread but Bollywood records sound very nice when played using an EEI CS2000 ceramic cart too, especially if you have a decent ceramic phonostage
Thanks Reubensm, yes the TT is in good condition but I think needs some oiling as I when the plate rotates I hear some noise as its a belt driven the noise reduces after sometime. Last year I built the 834p clone phonostage so I believe its a very good phonoamp
souravin
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Just to shed the extra punch from M44-7, I have been using JICO styli instead of the OEM styli for M44-7. Works superb for my listening. Am a huge bollywood retro buff mostly R.D. Burman and Kishore Kumar.
Sourav, what about the Shure V15 III & M92E carts? Are you using only M44-7 for Bollywood records? Is the tube preamp DIY ? Which cart is fine with tube phono stage? Is JICO styli available for Shure V15? Thanks.
dr khanwelkar
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There is definate improvement over NAD .
No hum issue.
Adjustable gain is a plus point.
dr khanwelkar
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For Any RD burman classic recording
Use AT 440 MLB,with schiit mani with JVC 990 as preamp and Parasound a2.1 as a power amp with cadence arista.
Best in its class.
Take Nagaoka MP110 and if we add more,subtle 12.5K frequency it will sound like MLB 440.
Shure M97Xe vs MP110
Subtle improvement in bass and mids with MP110But better HF responce with Shure M97Xe.
Use AT 440 MLB,with schiit mani with JVC 990 as preamp and Parasound a2.1 as a power amp with cadence arista.
Best in its class.
Take Nagaoka MP110 and if we add more,subtle 12.5K frequency it will sound like MLB 440.
Shure M97Xe vs MP110
Subtle improvement in bass and mids with MP110But better HF responce with Shure M97Xe.
But in many reviews, it's said that: Schiit Mani & Nagaoka MP110 are made for each other.
Are you using the Mani with the supplied power supply? Thanks.
souravin
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Am using V15 type III for all NM bollywood records . Fortunately, most of the records I have are NM or EX grade resulted from multiple copies. M92E is now on back burner, sitting idle on a old Pioneer Belt drive TT. My tube phono is DIY based on Dynaco Pas3X design with mono switch.
V15type styli link Jico
Sourav
navinsinha
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Hi Sourav, the HE Stylus of JICO for V153 has excellent reviews!
greenhorn
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People who want a Shure cart or stylus, stock up quickly, because Shure has ended their production, and once the channel stock is gone, it's gone
reubensm
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I did notice the carts being talked about and in that context, let my opinion on the m44-7 pass. Great cart for playing Bollywood records in my opinion. Having an original pressing or a NM Bollywood record almost never guarantees good sound. The reason is simple, professional standards for mastering, pressing etc were seldom followed. A lot to do with these aspects was highly person-dependent and based on personal taste and experience. Music directors like RDB were known to doctor the sound and even Producers like RK were known to influence the sound to some extent. One would need to go with a bit of colour to the sound, to even out these variances and make the sound very listenable. Here's where the M44-7 comes to the fore. To add, for those who have worn Bollywood records, the M44-7 with the N44-7 will help you enjoy these to as with a good tone arm, like the Technics S-tonearm, the M44-7 will track better than most carts. Happy listening.
reubensm, so long you 've been experiencing with this cart . How about the M44G cart? Is it mellower than the 44-7 ? In Comparison, what should we consider between the two carts? Which one you strongly recommend? Thanks.
sanjivnayak
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I am using M55E improved stylus bought from Jico for playing Bollywood records. Although I am happy still for a change, I was considering Shure M44-7 / Nagaoka MP110. What do you suggest, or M44-7 will not be better than M55E(improved).
Thanks
souravin
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I was just thinking about adding a Nagaoka MP 110 to the wagon for listening bollywood records. Would it be an overkill? Please share your thoughts.
Thanks in advance,
Sourav
Thanks in advance,
Sourav
dr khanwelkar
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Yes using it with its supplied power supply.
mani and nagaoka go well.
Mani shines with AT440MLB.
Kindly explain more in detail about this point. Thank you.
I have used M44-7 and M55 in the past. If audio memory serves, the former will be a definite downgrade over the latter.
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