AT33PTG/II upgrade? Compatible?

Currently running a Nagaoka MP-150 with the 200 stylus. Wondering is the AT33PTG/II is an upgrade or sideways move.

if an upgrade, is it compatible with the Technics GR ‘table and Sutherland 20/20?

been reading about compliance but it’s not making total sense to

me I’m afraid.

thanks in advance.

gochurchgo04-19-2022 4:06am

dover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,247 posts 04-19-2022 at 10:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Its a great choice - the AT33PTG/II is a great cartridge - I actually prefer it to the more expensive OC9 series. Compliance is not low - it is a little bit below medium - so should be fine on your TT. Gain & Loading are very configurable on your Sutherland via internal DIP switches and from what I can see you should be able to configure it for the AT. They recommend 100ohms minimum, but you can experiment above this and use your own ear. Best of luck, I've got a Nagaoka - the AT33 will be a significant upgrade. It is a very smooth cartridge in terms of sound balance.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,820 posts 04-19-2022 at 11:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Adding to what @dover said, its performance will also depend somewhat on your MC phono stage or SUT.
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,701 posts 04-19-2022 at 01:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The resonant frequency with the AT and the Technics arm is about 9hz. That combination is fine! http://www.mh-audio.nl/Calculators/RF.html
gochurchgo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 921 posts 04-19-2022 at 01:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @noromance and @dover perfect thanks. Might pull the trigger this week. My first MC experience.