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First hello everyone ,I've been away awhile .

      I'm interested in upgrading my cartridge a Benz micro mc, my system is a moderate system by gon standard.
VPI classic jmw memorial arm ,Acoustic Zen adagios, Sunfire subs ,Nu Vista integrated, Musical Fidelity phono amp mc or mc with multiple mc settings . Acoustic Zen cables and speaker cables in a  acoustically treated dedicated room (16'x24' x10') .with more digital gear, but  this is my analog section.

      I am willing to spend up to say $1,500 ,but much to many here's discomfort I would spend up to say grand on a used cartridge from a solid gon member . I know so many here swap them like tic tacs . I know the routine of fears with buying used , that said I have made some great scores here. I'm looking for weight compatabilty ,sound and overall performance for the money.

Thank you all
Ray

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oleschool OP
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I am gonna grab the art 9 I think ,I remember so many comments on it performance.I want to be clear on purchasing the correct one .I see it on music direct and the above link . is there a new version that is different ? I want to be sure to get the correct one .
thank you everyone

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tablejockey
I understand on the phono section( musical fidelity mxvynl),I purchased it because it had a variable mm/mc gain which I liked .I think it was like 1200bks for whatever thats worth  lol. I do like to adjust the gain to hear difference and find the cartridge I was going to settle in with then swap it . what are you thinking as a reasonable upgrade if I get the art 9
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rinaldoberra
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Ortofon cadenza series, great performance for the price.
tablejockey
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oleschool-

Your phonostage appears to be up to the task. When you get the itch to hear "what's next", a phono stage higher up the food chain can make a dramatic difference.

I'm in the tube camp. The popular models start somewhere in the $2-3K range. There usually are listings for used pieces, which are good value too.
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lalitk
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@tablejockey,

Speaking of what’s next...the phonostage from E.A.T. seems very intriguing, 

https://www.europeanaudioteam.com/en/e.a.t.-e-glo-phono-stage-wp000021.html
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