..and its safe to assume that these type of cartridges would sound that much better than the Sumiko Blue Point No.2 that I use now?
Best Cartridge for $1000-$1350?
Hello... I have an RPM3 turntabe (Sumiko Blue Point No. 2) with a Tube DS preamp (Golden Lion tubes). Im considering upgrading the cartridge. What MC cartridge in the price range of $1000-$1350 works good with this type of turntable/tonearm and preamp?
I listen to Classic Rock (40%), Pop (30%), Greek (20%), Jazz/Orchestra (10%). In order of importance:
Sonics, Soundstage, Air, Musical, Detail, Frequency Response, I guess the holy grail. Hope you can help. Thanks.
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The Bluepoint is a fine sounding cartridge in of itself. Especially with the RPM3. But +1 for the Shelter - simply incredible and .5mV Also +1 for the Hana SH or SL. Stereophile raves about them in their newest issue. I have the SL on my Sumiko FT-3 tonearm/VPI HW-19 Mk 4 rig and it sounds beautiful. The SL is .5mV while the SH is 2mV. |
Dear @deanshias: The today Sumiko ones beats the one you own, you can try it and are inside your targets: http://www.sumikoaudio.net/en-us/our-brands/sumiko-phono-cartridges/products/reference-series the Shelter 501MK3 is very good option too and fulfill your needs. These are other good alternatives: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis93bih-lyra-delos-cartridges https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis93g5c-dynavector-dv-xx2-mkii-like-new-cartridges R. |
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