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New Rega Planar 3 MM Cart recommendations

I recently purchased a new set up - Rega Brio amp, Rega Apollo CD and Triton 1’s (started with the the T7’s but quickly upgraded) I have an extensive CD selection but some of the things I want now are only available on Vinyl so I’m planning on getting the Planar 3. I’ve spent the past weekend reading about carts and I really want to go with a MM because the amp already has a phono channel for MM. It seems the reviews on the stock cart aren't that great so what are you suggestions for a MM around the same price as the Elys please (c.$300)

Thanks

Gary
gmwinder
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mofimadness
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I have an Audio Technica AT150MLX, (current model is the AT150Sa) on my Planar 25 that sounds wonderful.  This table has had many carts and this is one of the best.

chayro
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If you’re a novice to vinyl, I would go with the Rega cartridge. Here’s why - you don’t have to worry about arm height or cartridge alignment, assuming you go with the Rega 3-point mount. The Rega cartridge will sound just fine and you can concentrate on enjoying your new system, rather than thinking: Do I need spacers under the arm? Is my alignment absolutely perfect? Which alignment curve do I use? IMO, just set and forget for now. I see people so consumed by this crap that they can't enjoy their systems.  You have plenty of time to obsess about this crap in the future. My 2 cents.
gmwinder OP
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Thanks Chayro....that's what I'll probably do and at this time I only own two vinyls so it's going to take me a while to build up a collection.

I'm getting it tomorrow so I'll let you know how it sounds.

GW
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mattmiller
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For what its worth.....I own a REGA P3/24 with the RB301 tonearm and I also have owned the Nagaoka MP200, its a great sounding cartridge, warm and velvety, great tone, good dynamics, great highs, I enjoyed it a lot. I went all the way up to a Dynavector 10X5 on that table. (back in 2012 they sold for $450) This is a match made in heaven with excellent synergy with the P3. It is a high output MC cartridge that will work with your MM phono stage (most all high output MC’s will work with MM phono stages)The main reason I love MC carts is that they seem to me to have a more lively sound with better dynamics/ leading edge attaks.  Also, I highly advise you look at a Denon DL110 if you want to check out a lower cost HOMC that still swings! Stay away from the DL103 it is a low output cartridge and wont work with your phono stage.

P.S. check out groove tracer for awesome upgrades for your P3 if you ever want or need too.

http://www.groovetracer.com/


Matt M
gmwinder OP
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Thanks Matt....seeing the dealer tomorrow so curious as to what he says

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