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Best Cartridge for Raidho D3 - Atlas, GFS, PC1-S

I am building a system and am down to the cartridge selection. I own the Raidho D-3's powered by the Soulution 501's and am looking for the cartridge that will work well with this combination.

The D-3's have a mid-bass pronouncement at about 60 to 80 hz so I am looking for a cartridge that is flat to lean in this area. I am looking for exceptional transparency, neutrality, speed, and dynamics (including micro-dynamics). I feel all 3 of these carts are all exceptional in these areas.

Beyond these attributes, I am curious about how people would compare them in the low-bass, mid-bass frequencies or certainly if anyone is running vinyl with the D3's please share your preferences??

Thanks in advance,

Paul
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Reads like you would be candidate for Lyra ETNA or Atlas. I've owned the Atlas, the ETNA is a little more “musical” but share similar personality. Both are top tier products.
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Albert I was going to suggest the exact same two cartridges. I own both and my opinion on them mirror yours.

Good Listening

Peter
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I'm in agreement with Albert and Peter about the Etna cartridge but you might also consider the ZYX Diamond Gold Cartridge which is a little leaner than the Etna at 60 to 80 hz. Best of Luck
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Thanks very much for your input. I am actually somewhat leaning toward the Atlas.

I guess it would have helped if I had also disclosed more of my system. I have the ARC Ref 10 Phono, the Soulution 721 Pre (no onboard Phono), the Acoustic Signature Ascona and I am planning on the Graham Elite. I have the Odin 1 phono cable and the rest of my wires are Valhalla 1 and 2.

Thanks for any help people can provide.
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