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Cartridge Recommendation

Hi folks. I'm helping a friend put together a two-channel system and could use some help on a cartridge recommendation. He has my old Systemdeck II with a Rega RB300 arm. Preamp will be an ARC SP16. Speakers are Proac D25s. When I owned the table, I think I ran a Garrott P77 which worked pretty well--but that was at least 10 years ago! I'd appreciate hearing particularly with those of you who have experience with the RB300 in a sprung suspension design. I'm considering Dynavector 10X5, Goldring Eroica, Garrott P77, Audiotechnica. I'm sure there are others that I'm missing. Thanks for the help.
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unnamed00
7 posts
 
all are firm choices-HOwever-the ortofon super om 30 mm at 159.00 is wonderful at tracking and great with nearfield resolution.
riley1
7 posts
 
I believe an akiva would prove very rewarding on the systemdek, budget permitting. The dek is a clasic beuty!
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Benz micro Glider is a good choice for that arm as well.
afro18
51 posts
 
I'd push towards either a Goldring Eroica H or a Denon 160. The Denon is better and natural. The Eroica is a bit warmer and 'lush/romantic' sounding. Grado Ref Platinum is always an option but it's colder.

If you really want the best, goto Audiocubes.com. Spend $200 on a Denon 103 and $100 on the step-up tranny. With that tranny, you can plug the Denon into a standard MM input and it work.

Until you hear a Denon, you don't know what good sound is (I Love My 301 II).

Marty Nickison
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