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Revolver Rebel Turntable and "too much cartridge"?

I own an old Revolver Rebel turntable with the standard/stock tonearm using an old ZF-1 cartridge with a newer 8MZ ( I think) stylus.

Having read a 1001 threads on the Ortofon 2M Bronze, I'm considering upgrading to that cartridge. Some threads indicate that as detailed as the Bronze is, it may not be suitable for a lower-end turntable like the Revolver.....basically revealing the turntable's weaknesses and sounding not so good....akin to putting Michelin tires on an 89 Chevy. Would that be the case?  Anyone have any thoughts or experiences with this? Suggestions?

Upgrading my turntable isn't an option as of now.

Many Thanks,
Richard

System:
Jolida 501-A Integrated amp
Meadowlark Kestrel Hot Rod speakers 
Parasound Zphono - phono preamp
Revolver Rebel turntable
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darkstar1
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others may disagree but here is my take. Not familiar with the table but I would recommend you to save the cart money and start a turntable fund.

1. Turntables last a long time, carts don't
2. A cheap cart on a nice table sound better than an expensive cart on a         cheap table

Listen if your table can't stop resonances or convey the detail of a really nice cart than why buy it? Especially since carts wear out. I bet the cart you have now will sound completely different on a higher end table. 


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