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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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needfreestuff
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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
wattsperchannel OP
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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.
wattsperchannel OP
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Any one else have a view???
wattsperchannel OP
142 posts
 
Any views on the Airtight PC-1 Supreme??
lewm
13,110 posts
 
Agree with Lyra, ZYX, or any of the not yet mentioned top line Ortofon LOMC cartridges. They are very "neutral" to my ears in my system. I think Albert owns or owned the Airtight so perhaps he will comment on that one. Note also that this is a very subjective aspect of the hobby; you ultimately will make up your own mind.
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