This is just a comparison between these two cartridges, as always this is very debatable, because we are talking about very subtle differences, and i’m not sure if with youtube compression, you are able of catching the differences, but…anyway!…
For this test, i have chosen “Baby Elephant Walk” from Quincy Jones 1964 album “Quincy Jones Explores The Music Of Henry Mancini”
Recording equipment:
Akiyama Acura direct-drive turntable
Audio-Technica AT440MLa MM cartdridge
Ortofon 2M Red MM cartdridge
Rega Fono Mini A2D phono preamp, conected to a Presonus Firestudio Mobile audio interface
Recorded to my computer with Adobe Audition CS6 (96Khz 24 bits)
Video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6