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Cartridge Recommendations

Would appreciate cartridge recommendations for the following analog setup:

Spiral Groove SG-1
Graham Phantom I 
Herron VTPH-2
Korneff 76 Pre
Korneff 45 Monos
Klipschorn and Accouta 115 with Lowther PM2A

I typically listen to jazz, soul, world, folk, a range of vocals, and I have a sweet spot for early 80s punk and the latest stylings of music I have a hard time labeling, like the Fleet Foxes and Sufjan Stevens. I appreciate immediacy in the music and am not seeking an analytic sound. I'm considering new cartridges less than 3K.

I'd appreciate hearing about which cartridges have worked for you in this or similar setup.  Thanks.

diaspora
diaspora OP
13 posts
 
Thanks much for your input. 

To Stringreen & amg56: any opinion on the distinctions between the Cadenza black and bronze?

To noromance: thanks for the London Reference suggestion.  My vinyl collection is used (but not abused) and I've read reviews suggesting the London Reference is a bit finicky with records that aren't exceptionally clean.
dsholl1
99 posts
 
I am currently using a Cadenza Red. I have a Black too but prefer the Red on my musical selections. 

The Black is brutally neutral whereas the Red has more colour, tone and energy but loses out on frequency extension. 

A friend has the Bronze and I will probably get one someday I think the Red and Bronze have more in common where is the Blue is more like the Black. 
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noromance
9,820 posts
 
@diaspora Yeah, I hear you. I have a lesser Decca and it is stunning... but as you say, it can exacerbate pops and clicks BUT the speed and presentation make you simply sit in awe at the music. In a perfect world the London would be on a 12" arm with a second arm hosting a great MC.

brianmoriarty
51 posts
 
Grado are excellent. 20 year fan. Several carts.
diaspora OP
13 posts
 
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve looked at the Grado Refernce and Statement and read some of the board feedback here on moving iron cartridges. What do like about the way Grado works in your system?
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