cartidge recommendations needed


Hi all, I am looking for a good match for a Clearaudio TQ-1 tonearm. I am currently set up for MM cartidges and would rather not change yet. Price range about a kilobuck. The turntable is my own design ; well, barrowed design from some of the best anyway. No springs but well dampend and built into a 1925 RCA Victrola cabinet. Anyone using a TQ-1 tonearm with a MM cartidge please respond with your advice and practical setup experience. I have also wondered if the Cardas cartidge may be an alternative. Thanks,Dredster
dredster
or perhaps the Grado moving iron (variable reluctance) high output woodbody models?
Thank You all, The effective mass of the tonearm is 3 grams and I will stick to MM type cartridges for now. Any specific recomendations ? thanks,
Clearaudio makes some excellent MM cartridges. I use the Aurum Beta S which lists for $450. I believe there is one MM cartridge above this for about $750. The Beta S is an excellent cartridge and may fit the bill and save you a few bucks. I was using a Grado Platinum, but the Beta S is a marked improvement.