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need cartridge suggestion

I am putting a system together and need some suggestions for a good moving coil cartridge for under $1500 (USD) to go with my Linn Sondek LP12 turntable with the Linn EKOS tonearm. My phono preamplifier is a Parasound Zphono XRM. I like listening to classical music almost exclusively. I have stacked Quad ESL 57 speakers driven by two tube monoblock ampliers and a tube preamplifier. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Mark Cooperstein
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boothroyd
365 posts
 
The discontinued Audio Technics OC9 MkIII
I believe there are a few available from online dealers.
Exceptional value & excellent tracking with your Linn rig. Smooth midband for Quads.
joey54
434 posts
 
Hana ML, $1200. There is a very thorough review here:

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/05/31/hana-ml-phono-cartridge-review/

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fuzztone
5,546 posts
 
If you go $1500 for a cart you should consider ditching the Z and picking up the Stereophile product of the year first..
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