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Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 9:07 am
by 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 :)
Re: Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:46 pm
by 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.
Re: Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 7:48 pm
by Claus
I am using the Dynavector 10x5 which I think is excellent. Maybe a bit more expensive though?
Re: Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 10:45 pm
by Fran
denon dl103r is often highly recommended = and its "moddable" as well.
Re: Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 3:17 pm
by Gerry D
or try this one. You don't even need speakers !
Re: Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 3:24 pm
by Diapason
I regularly drink Green Spot when listening to music. It's an excellent upgrade.
Re: Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 3:27 pm
by sdiesel77
ahahah I might try this indeed, it might be the best upgrade ever :p
Re: Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 3:35 pm
by jaybee
that or she's caught her earring in the stylus....
Re: Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 5:34 pm
by Fran
Anorak alert - that would be a Garrard 301 I believe....
Re: Turntable Cartridge choice ?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 5:37 pm
by Diapason
Ooh, I would have been too Green to Spot that.