Turntable Cartridge choice ?

[sdiesel77]

Hey guys,

I'm thinking of upgrading my current TT cartridge (Grado Prestige Green) and I'd like your opinion on what I could get.
It will be going on my handmade turntable and mounted on a technics mkII arm.

I've seen the following ones that seems to be quite good:

Shure M97XE
Denon DL 110
Audio Technica AT 120 E/II
or any other model within the same price range...

I'm many listening to Rock, Punk rock, Jazz 50s, Blues 50s

Cheers :)

[bod]

The Shure MX97E is a little belter of a cart. I nailed one on to my friend`s RB250 last year (expertly re-wired by the ever gracious Fran!) and it sounds great. Tracks like a train and is very forgiving on lower quality pressings. At 80 squids from a german ebay seller it`s an absolute bargain.

[Claus]

I am using the Dynavector 10x5 which I think is excellent. Maybe a bit more expensive though?

[Fran]

denon dl103r is often highly recommended = and its "moddable" as well.

[Gerry D]

or try this one. You don't even need speakers !

[Diapason]

I regularly drink Green Spot when listening to music. It's an excellent upgrade.

[sdiesel77]

ahahah I might try this indeed, it might be the best upgrade ever :p

[jaybee]

that or she's caught her earring in the stylus....

[Fran]

Anorak alert - that would be a Garrard 301 I believe....

[Diapason]

Ooh, I would have been too Green to Spot that.