How important is cartridge quality if one uses TS/Serato/Torq?

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Posted by Omega_Blue on Dec-21-2008 22:10:

How important is cartridge quality if one uses TS/Serato/Torq?

? it wouldn't matter since output is digital right? thinking about getting Serato but my orto concorde's are.. misplaced.

Posted by Zild on Dec-21-2008 22:13:

Yes output level and tracking are most important for DVS use since it is only reading time code sound quality is not important.

Posted by Omega_Blue on Dec-21-2008 22:18:

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Originally posted by Zild
Yes output level and tracking are most important for DVS use since it is only reading time code sound quality is not important.

thanks for the quick response.

Posted by Tony Morello on Dec-22-2008 00:12:

ortofon makes the digitrack carts designed specifically for DVS use

Posted by spdandpwr on Dec-22-2008 05:53:

the shure m-447's are suggested for use with serato because they have both high output and great tracking ability (which are the only two important factors for dvs use). They are also pretty cheap ( ) so there is really no point in opting for a more expensive catridge (especially when sound quality doesn't matter with dvs use).

Posted by Ryan0751 on Dec-22-2008 12:34:

Well, if you're going to play regular vinyl here and there, you still want good carts

quote:
Originally posted by spdandpwr
the shure m-447's are suggested for use with serator because they have both high output and great tracking ability (which are the only two important factors for dvs use). They are also pretty cheap ( ) so there is really no point in opting for a more expensive catridge (especially when sound quality doesn't matter with dvs use.

Posted by discobiscuit on Dec-22-2008 19:47:

i know when serato first came out having good carts was important, but now the software is less dependent on a 100% clear singnal and compensates

Posted by I_Am_Vince on Dec-22-2008 22:58:

quote:
Originally posted by spdandpwr
the shure m-447's are suggested for use with serator because they have both high output and great tracking ability (which are the only two important factors for dvs use). They are also pretty cheap ( ) so there is really no point in opting for a more expensive catridge (especially when sound quality doesn't matter with dvs use.

+1, Personally I'm using the M-44G's

Posted by andresi on Dec-22-2008 22:59:

So.. the new Ortofon Digitrack? Are they just for making money ? ..

Posted by spdandpwr on Dec-23-2008 02:09:

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Originally posted by Invasionmix
+1, Personally I'm using the M-44G's

with only 1.5 grams of suggested tracking, my hand hitting the platter causes the needle to jump to much...otherwise, if you have a softer touch, the g's are a great alternative.