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Cartridge Recommendations

I have a Linn/Ekos with Rhea phono stage, feeding Maggies and Manley Mono blocks.  My Shelter 90X has served me well but is nearing retirement............so looking to hear from the community regarding cartridges.  I must confess having had Shure, Benz Micro, Audio Technica, and now what was the top of the line Shelter, I am increasingly intrigued with the Soundmith line, but any feedback/opinion would be appreciated............thank for taking the time to post.
xagwell
johnto
980 posts
 
Some of the Soundsmith line is currently on sale as the line has been redesigned. I have the Carmen mk2 which is a great sounding cartridge. I am using a moon lp3 phono pre and Maggie 3.7i speakers 
xagwell OP
131 posts
 
Appreciate your feedback.........what are the sonic
characteristics of this cartridge in  your system?
johnto
980 posts
 
Very nice well rounded plenty of detail and separation. Its on sale for $699 from online sites.
jperry
2,433 posts
 
You should listen to an EMT. Mid level output will allow you to listen with less gain from your Rhea and keep you out of the noise floor
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