You should go MM and don’t look back.
Looking for mc cartridge in $1000-$1500 range.
Considering an EAT Jo no. 5 or Hana ML. I’m using a Hana EL in a second system, and really love it.
Recommendations?
main system:
Oracle Delphi Mk V, with SME 309 arm
EAR 834P phono pre (sut input for mc, followed by tubes)
Cary SLP-05 pre
Pass Labs XA 60.5 amps
Golden Ear Triton One speakers
Kimber and other high end silver interconnects
Acoustic Zen spkr cable.
25 x15 x 10 mostly open room
Recommendations?
main system:
Oracle Delphi Mk V, with SME 309 arm
EAR 834P phono pre (sut input for mc, followed by tubes)
Cary SLP-05 pre
Pass Labs XA 60.5 amps
Golden Ear Triton One speakers
Kimber and other high end silver interconnects
Acoustic Zen spkr cable.
25 x15 x 10 mostly open room
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Instead of Hanna from an old OEM (Excel Sound) you could try a much better and very special LOMC Fidelity-Research PMC-3 cartridge with Air-Core Coil designed by legendary Ikeda-San. Beautiful cartridge with LineContact nude diamond. Technical data can be translated from this japanese source. It's on the low end of your budget, but this model is rare one. Ortofon MC2000 is also something very special, but ultra high-end MC phono stage with very high gain required (or SUT). NOS sample is extremely rare and on the edge of your budget, but well worth it. P.S. and yes, MM like Victor X-1II in mint condition would be a great alternative to any MC at this price range on your SME 309 tonearm. |
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