Hana SL--Shibata stylus, low output, from the "cartridge maker to the stars," just $750.
TNT review.
TNT review.
Help with MC Cartridge Recommendation to Swap from Ortofon 2M Black MM
I'd like to dip my feet into the MC world. What would be a good introduction as I am going from an Ortofon 2M Black MM?
Here's my setup
Manley Chinook tube phono preamp
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP integrated
PSB Imagine T2 loudspeakers
I'd like to stay south of $1k. I listen to all sorts of music, but on vinyl it would be in this order:
Jazz 50%
Rock 40%
Folk/Other 10%
I've never had a MC so I don't know where to start. Thanks all!!!
Here's my setup
Manley Chinook tube phono preamp
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP integrated
PSB Imagine T2 loudspeakers
I'd like to stay south of $1k. I listen to all sorts of music, but on vinyl it would be in this order:
Jazz 50%
Rock 40%
Folk/Other 10%
I've never had a MC so I don't know where to start. Thanks all!!!
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dlcockrum- take a look at this one... http://www.lpgear.com/product/ATART1000.html I believe it retails somewhere between 5-8K. Now that's ludicrous! Especially since the magnitude of improvement doesn't justify 5X cost of the ART 9!!! Likely it does sound heavenly though. Sure wish I had the means for a system to handle such extravagance. |
Hi tablejockey, AT's upper lines were always among the best MMs IMO. Incredible stylus profiles and ultra-light cantilevers made of beryllium before the EPA helped us out. Enjoy your fine cartridge and don't worry about "what's better". You are already at the sweet spot of price/performance. Best to you tablejockey, Dave |
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