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Cartridge recommendations

Just had an unfortunate accident. While putting my Shelter 501 mk 11 cartridge on a new Audiomods arm, one of the electrodes on the cartridge snapped off. Almost impossible to repair.

I've been very happy with that cartridge. Bought it second hand for $500  
off Audiogon seven yrs ago, still going strong. Can't afford a new one, but if anyone has a used one in good condition, I'd buy it. Or are there any comparably good sounding carts people would like to recommend?
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raymonda
855 posts
 
I personally love the 103. Modded either nude or in an after market body it sounds very good. My experience tells me it needs to be loaded at around 400-500 ohms and then it sings with the best of them. At 100 ohms it is a bit closed in and blah!
mahalkita
3 posts
 
I have one which I came with a turntable I bought on Audiogon. I never used the turntable because I have no amp for it so I don't know how good the cart is.

pm if interested 

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oleschool
722 posts
 
     I have had the 103 and the 304 denons yrs ago they always performed well for there price.I as tablejockey spoke of am hot to swap my benz for the at art9 the reviews are very good .It is rare in the u.s. but available . and seems to hit well above its price range ..
good luck

2channel8
753 posts
 
@sunnyjim Please don't hold the sanctimonious, self-promoting preachings of some put you off of this fine forum. I certainly interpreted your post as a request for information.

@tablejockey  & @oleschool,  I too looked at the ART-9 before I bought the DL-301mkII.
However, I could not justify spending almost 3 times as much for my first MC. Now that I've tried one, I like them. We'll see where it goes from there. That's why I'm reading this thread. The ART-9 is definitely on my wishlist.
sunnyjim
927 posts
 

To 2channel8  That is what I thought when I ask the question, that is, just looking  for information about the Denons not a mini lecture.. 

I don't have the money or time to buy and sell cartridges to see which works best In addition, I don't want a desk  drawer of  used cartriges. 

Though I am always willing to  listen to the advice of other members.  Nevertheless, I hope to list the cartridges I have used over the last 45 years.   Thank you for the comment

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