I have a shure V15 IV and both the standart "HE" stylus as well as the later "MR" stylus shure offered (both original, not a replacement). The MR is a VAST improvement in clarity to the HE. I bet it would smoke the Pickering.
I remember back in the day the sure V 15 type five got one of the best reviews against megabuck cartridges and I said to myself I have that It was very inexpensive 🤔 The review was in the absolute sound
Very difficult to hear any difference with this particular record, both sound great. I believe the XSV 3000 is moving iron, not moving magnet. Their proprietary differential electromagnetic system that allowed 35 dB channel separation (from 681/XV15 and on) uses magnetic reluctor attached to cantilever, and permanent magnet in cartridge body. I have taken apart XSV 3000 body and there was permanent magnet and 4 coils, as usual.
no way the pickering xsv 3000 could sound better than the v15 iv : the shure has more control, no colour , very flat response, lower distortion ...I had once the xsv 3000 but I sold it after 4 months... on the other hand , using the Shure v15 IV , you can play vinyl for hours and hours with no fatigue and listening micro and macro dynamic excursion very easy ....
The pickering highlights some instruments and sounds more raucous. But with the Shure I can hear for example that they are cellos accompanying the saxophone rather than a generic string instrument. The Shure gives the most balanced presentation. As usual very flat and honest.
Also at the beginning the xylophone is accompanied by brass, a horn I think. I can barely hear it on the Pickering, its much more present with the Shure. I think listeners are getting carried away with the extra top end whilst missing the bigger picture.
I have a shure V15 IV and both the standart "HE" stylus as well as the later "MR" stylus shure offered (both original, not a replacement). The MR is a VAST improvement in clarity to the HE. I bet it would smoke the Pickering.
Pickering...best sound...!!!
I remember back in the day the sure V 15 type five got one of the best reviews against megabuck cartridges and I said to myself I have that
It was very inexpensive 🤔
The review was in the absolute sound
Have the same cartridge with a JICO stylus. I will take the Pepsi challenge with any of these high end, over price cartridge :).
No doubt the Pickering has some extra "sparkle" because of its high frequency emphasis. I'd be happy with both, but if I could I'd get the Shure
Pickering wins!
Very difficult to hear any difference with this particular record, both sound great. I believe the XSV 3000 is moving iron, not moving magnet. Their proprietary differential electromagnetic system that allowed 35 dB channel separation (from 681/XV15 and on) uses magnetic reluctor attached to cantilever, and permanent magnet in cartridge body. I have taken apart XSV 3000 body and there was permanent magnet and 4 coils, as usual.
no way the pickering xsv 3000 could sound better than the v15 iv : the shure has more control, no colour , very flat response, lower distortion ...I had once the xsv 3000 but I sold it after 4 months... on the other hand , using the Shure v15 IV , you can play vinyl for hours and hours with no fatigue and listening micro and macro dynamic excursion very easy ....
Got a V-15 type 4 but no sylus so got a JICO SAS for replacement
Do you like it?
@@VinylComeback yes
@@Trojan0304 Have the same setup and will take the Pepsi challenge with any of these high quality over price cartridge :).
Pickering wins shure sounds more like a tape would sound
The pickering highlights some instruments and sounds more raucous.
But with the Shure I can hear for example that they are cellos accompanying the saxophone rather than a generic string instrument.
The Shure gives the most balanced presentation. As usual very flat and honest.
Also at the beginning the xylophone is accompanied by brass, a horn I think. I can barely hear it on the Pickering, its much more present with the Shure. I think listeners are getting carried away with the extra top end whilst missing the bigger picture.
There is xylophone and flute doubling it at the beginning. The brass instruments are trombones. The only instrument that can make that slidey sound