Phasemation MC

I own a PP200 on a Rega P9/RB1000 with an Allnic H-1200 phono preamp using Nordost Heimdall 2 interconnects. Previously had a Goldring Legacy on the same set up. Clarity with a larger and more open(airy) forward soundstage were the most obvious improvements. The Legacy had a tighter more controlled(direct/darker) sound with more aggressive bass(not as clean as PP200). Some prefer this type of(mechanical) sound explaining why Hegel/Naim have a following. Personally I don’t like any frequency range to dominate especially the bass region. To sum it up the Phasemation PP200 places itself more on the finesse side of cartridges while still having some bite but maintains a clean/open Hi/Fi(compliment)sound. You might want to consider Dynavector if you want a more aggressive/dynamic sounding cartridge.

Thanks for this. Aggressive is certainly not what I'm looking for but dynamic for sure yes. I'd rather a bit laid back than agressive sound but I don't want it to be boring. So far I've been from a 2m red to blue to AT150 to clear audio virtuoso always with improvement but it's really when I moved to MC that I've been happy with my records. MM always had something harsh in the upper range

@inca21   I'm always hesitant to judge/comment on a single component due to a system needs to be judged as a sum of parts(components)not an individual component. Back to the Phasemation PP 200, it is an engaging cartridge due to a slightly forward midrange and overall balanced presentation. If your system is treble biased or forward this might not be the best cartridge.

Not treble forward but my speakers are very neutral so if something is harsh in the chain it won't obliterated it :/

Honestly I don't really need a new cart right now and I like mine, but because I have this trip planned to Japan I think it would be a missed opportunity not to get the future replacement 

@inca21 hi man

I'm looking for mc under 1k, and I'm thinking about PP200

have you managed to get it? I wonder if it's so good as people say.

thank you.

Hey @fisha , I’m in Japan right now. So I’ll let you know when I’ll be back ;)

I’m still hesitant between the 200 or the 300 but I couldn’t find anyone who tried both (if someone can tell me the sonic difference regardless of the price). But for sure I’ll grab one of them 

There is a large following of Phasemation in the UK, I am irregularly able to experience there products in use, and have not been exposed to a experience not enjoyed, albeit a Phonostage or a Cartridge.

I have not witnessed others experiencing the Brand being upset with the demo' either. Good appraisal is the usual outcome.  

Phasemation PP200 sounds very accurate, precise, w/ Accuphase AD2850 phono-pre. Second similar cart I have is Phase Tech P3, which on my opinion is slightly better (PP300 alike).