Cart Recommendations


I have a VPI TNT Mk II with a Graham 1.5 arm.  I'm looking for a new LOMC cart for my setup and hoping to get some recommendations from those with experience with my table/arm combo.  Phono preamp is an Allnic H-3000 paired with an HA-3000 headamp which is the reason for the need of a LOMC.  Currently, I am running a Dynavector XX2 Mk II.  I am looking for something that is rich, dynamic and detailed without being overly analytical.  Any suggestions?


theothergreg
Save yourself some money and go with the Audio Technica ART-9.  It has 0.5 output and costs $1100. from LP Tunes. 

Here's an entire thread on the ART-9:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/pani-new-art-9-up-and-running?highlight=art%2B9&page=4

Here's a link to LP Tunes and the ART-9 with details and pricing:

http://www.lptunes.com/Audio-technica-AT-ART9-MC-phono-cartridge-p/atart09.htm

Hope this helps you out.

OP
Hope you enjoy your allnic gear. I have an H-3000 and L-3000 which I really like. I am not sure of the output of the Clearaudio carts but I have found the da vinci v2 and stratavari v2 really good. Best wishes
Thanks for the suggestions so far!  I've looked into each of them and will try to audition the ones I can find locally.  Also, I really like the H-3000 and HA-3000 combo in my system. 

Has anyone had experience with the Kiseki Purpleheart NS?  That is another that has popped up that might be an option, as well.
As previously mentioned, check out the thread on the  Audio Technica ART 9. 
I have not read a negative review on this cart anywhere. 

Even HW has mentioned the ART 9 being a great cart. I'm guessing performance will be similar considering you have the Graham instead of the VPI arm.

If you're investing SERIOUS cash, 5K+, I would consider  the ART 1000, both  available at LP Gear.

At 1K the ART 9 competes with 3K+ carts. The 1000 should keep company with the 10K uber carts.
Since your phono has plenty of gain, The AT50ANV(another sleeper cart)  is very low output, and supposedly offers more refinement that the 9. Another "bargain" cart.



Dyn Xv1-s fits that description and would slot right in with your current phono stage settings. Really a big jump from XX-2 to Xv1-s if you like the Dyn house sound..
ATB,
Mark