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
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
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
You can find what you need at http://garrottbrothers.com/
The prices are in Australian Dollars (not US$)
And if Garrott p77i is expensive for you, try Garrott K3

Garrott MM cartridges are great, i own p77 and love it.
OK...so ordered the P3 today and the dealer suggested I start with the Elys cart that comes with the TT.  This is my first return to vinyl in 35 years so with my dealer I can always trade it in for a full credit in the first 12 months as long as I'm spending twice as much on the new purchase.
I'll keep you posted on the results.

GW