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Sme 3009 II ..... wich cartridge?

Hi,
I just bought a thorens TD124 II with SME 3009 II tonearm. I have three cartridges that I can use with this set up: DENON 103R with wood case, NAGAOKA MP-50, and SHELTER 501 II; my question is, wich one do you consider have better sinergy with this set up?. Thanks in advance
jorsan
jorsan OP
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I made a mistake, the DENON model No. is DL-103. Sorry
sidssp
1,077 posts
 
SME 3009 II likes high compliance cartridges. I used to have one years ago. I don't know anything about the NAGAOKA but I am afraid both the DENON and the SHELTER are too stiff (low compliance) for the SME.

An ideal match would be something like a Shure V15.
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stanwal
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It will not work well with the moving coils. The V-15 is apparently out of production but the 97 is still available. The MM Ortofons would also be good. Look for a compliance above 20, the Shure dates from an era when ones above 40 were common. I also am not familiar with the Nagaoka, it it is a MM it would be the best choice of those you list.
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