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which cartridge to buy? so many...

i upgraded my realistic radio shack special with a rega planar 2 and grado gold about 5 years ago. the gold has had it and its time for a new head, im running the rega into a counterpoint sa7 pre to 2 antiqueaudio lab tube mono blocks into a pair of NHT super two's, and mainly listening to rather loud rock music. i'm looking for cartridge under 300, considering rega elys, sumiko blue point, maybe another grado- any suggestions?
bean151
g_m_c
443 posts
 
Be sure to use a cartridge compatacble with the Rega. Dynavector is one of several that works well with the rega. Many people say that Grado has hum issues with Rega. You might also want to stay with a MM cartridge with the Rega 2.
hueske
124 posts
 
Dynavector 10x4, no question.
bean151 OP
4 posts
 
thanks for the reponces so far, i do in fact have a bit of a hum problem with my grado, i always have. i just assumed it might just be the normal noise on the record. all my friends have pretty cheesy setups, so i dont have much to compare it too-
jallen
502 posts
 
The Shure is hard to beat for the money. Great tracking, neutral to slightly warm sound, great extension and replaceable styli. Jallen
jc2000
92 posts
 
I've heard that Shure cartridges work well on a Rega.
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