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Upgrade from Rega Elys 2

I'm fairly new to the game - system includes a Rega P3, MoFi phono stage, Rega Brio, and Dynaudio Excite X18s. Essentially a desktop system. Looking for a possible upgrade from the Elys 2 cartridge that came as a package deal on the P3. Trying to stay around the $500 mark and wanting suggestions. Thanks. 
audiosavage1
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Could just buy a good TT to start with .
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oranfoster
128 posts
 
ericsch,
    I would only be sure about the 2M series. I shimmed my 303 arm with these little plumbing washers; even tested them with a micrometer to see if they had tight tolerances, which indeed they did to at least a ten-thousandth on an inch. I also sent my arm to Brit Audio and had the wiring upgraded. It was a great combo.
inna
7,359 posts
 
My thinking exactly. Upgrade the table and then move from there. Cartridge is the least important element, within reason, of table/arm/cartridge/phono set-up. I use $375 ( from the UK ) Goldring 1042 MM cartridge with Nottingham Spacedeck/Spacearm table and AcousTech phono and feel no need to upgrade the cartridge. I would upgrade the phono with a great tube unit if I could, though the AcousTech is very good.
audiosavage1 OP
24 posts
 
As the P3 is brand new, I can't justify a complete replacement at the moment. The suggestions, however, are duly noted inna and schubert. 
inna
7,359 posts
 
I see. I would suggest then to stay with MM cartridge. Rega Exact would be a logical step up, Nagaoka 500 may be an excellent if expensive choice.
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