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What cartridge on your VPI prime?

I own a VPI prime, I installed a denon 103 R and I had never change the cart due to lack of funds. Now I want to upgrade my analog ring to the same level of my digital.
I have been considering based on reviews.

1- ortofon quintet
2- charisma MC2
3-ortofon black
4-kiseki blue.
5- rega alpheta 2.

I would appreciate any inputs from your end about cartridge selection and phono associated currently I am using graham slee reflex M.
Kind regards and thank you.
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schubert
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Few have such broad tastes  song, I'd bop right over to ZU website  and get one of their modified Denon 103 's  if I was you .
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danzspkrman
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I have a Soundsmith AIDA which is awesome....not cheap....but still WORTH every dime.....I have also heard the Sumiko Blackbird which also sounds real nice too. Any Cadenza or 2M Ortofon will work to great affect as well. Depending on your budget, I would also put the Soundsmith Carman on your shortlist too. All outstanding choices. I liked the Quintet series...but feel the step up into the Cadenza series worth the extra coin, especially if you are already considering the Quintet black...If going MM.....definately Soundsmith or Ortofon 2M series......I listen to light rock and modern jazz and running Cambridge 640p phono....hoping someday for a Manley Chinook or Zesto Andros....
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stringreen
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Mountainsong....why would you say that....either you don't like to smile, or you never heard a Winfield. 
moonglum
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Indeed, the Winfield was a popular choice with cowboys. It sounded a cracking report. :)


An Ortofon Windfeld on the other hand is an excellent cartridge.... ;)

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mountainsong OP
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I do like to smile just can't afford that cartridge so why to waste time spoiling my journey. And I  don't listen to gear I can't buy for a simple reason. It Will not allowed me to enjoy what I own anymore.
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