Dear @joegator81 : LOMC cartridges by Clearaudio are really good and you can stay with other Clearaudio MC model. LOMC cartridge quality level performance ( everything the same. ) beats MM ones.
Even that's not a today Transfiguration model this one is new and Transfiguration means: QUALITY.
I read what an owner posted about the Aria:
" Every time I think I know what to expect from Transfiguration- the new cartridge surprises me. So much power and energy in this little toy. It�s also the most elegant looking among all Transfiguration cartridges.
The cartridge suits all type of arms and acts at it�s best. Transfiguration is famous for voice and opera type reprouction, well not anymore. This one rocks and jazz just as good as Dyna and Accuphase.
Specifications:
Type: moving coil
Output Voltage: 0.4mV
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 20kHz
Tracking Force: 1.7-2.2g
Mass: 7g
Channel Separation: > 27db
Channel Balance: 10 ohms
Output Impedance: 10 ohms
Stylus Tip: PA, solid diamond
Cantilever: boron
Dynamic Compliance: 12x10-6cm/Dyne
New: $1450 """
and this is the cartridge link for sale:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/cartridges-brand-new-free-shipping-2018-01-06-analog
other nice options:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/cartridges-phono-cartridge-mc-type-lomc-2018-01-02-analog
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/cartridges-new-retip-by-soundsmith-s-peter-ledermann-2017-12-22-an...
and my advise is that you stay with LOMC cartridges.
Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.
Even that's not a today Transfiguration model this one is new and Transfiguration means: QUALITY.
I read what an owner posted about the Aria:
" Every time I think I know what to expect from Transfiguration- the new cartridge surprises me. So much power and energy in this little toy. It�s also the most elegant looking among all Transfiguration cartridges.
The cartridge suits all type of arms and acts at it�s best. Transfiguration is famous for voice and opera type reprouction, well not anymore. This one rocks and jazz just as good as Dyna and Accuphase.
Specifications:
Type: moving coil
Output Voltage: 0.4mV
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 20kHz
Tracking Force: 1.7-2.2g
Mass: 7g
Channel Separation: > 27db
Channel Balance: 10 ohms
Output Impedance: 10 ohms
Stylus Tip: PA, solid diamond
Cantilever: boron
Dynamic Compliance: 12x10-6cm/Dyne
New: $1450 """
and this is the cartridge link for sale:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/cartridges-brand-new-free-shipping-2018-01-06-analog
other nice options:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/cartridges-phono-cartridge-mc-type-lomc-2018-01-02-analog
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/cartridges-new-retip-by-soundsmith-s-peter-ledermann-2017-12-22-an...
and my advise is that you stay with LOMC cartridges.
Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.