AMG Teatro I'm enjoying it very much
Suggestions for next cartridge...
I’m currently running a Kiseki Purpleheart. I’ve also tried the Audio Technica ART 9, Dynavector (forgot which 20X model moving coil), Ortofon 2m Black--all of those extensively and in the recent past.
When it’s time to add a new cart, what do you recommend I try? Phono preampfification is solid (Manley or Doge) and my table is a Technics 1200 GAE. I have efficient speakers (Cornwall IV) and all tube system.
I could be happy with a rebuild on the Kiseki, going back to the ART 9, but who doesn’t want to try something new?
I enjoy the analog tape like quality of the Purpleheart. It's lush and has some sweetness. The ART9 was incredibly neutral top to bottom. Arguably, it was a touch dry sounding yet accurate and dynamic. The Dynavector sound escapes me a bit as I haven't had it here in 3 years. The 2m black was big and bold, but could have used a bit more air and detail. All have been great.
Budget $1k - $5k (as we move higher the purchase needs to be planned out more).
On my current shortlist are:
Audio Technica ART 1000
Hana Umami
Lyra
Thanks for you thoughts!
What should I try and why do you like it/recommend it?
When it’s time to add a new cart, what do you recommend I try? Phono preampfification is solid (Manley or Doge) and my table is a Technics 1200 GAE. I have efficient speakers (Cornwall IV) and all tube system.
I could be happy with a rebuild on the Kiseki, going back to the ART 9, but who doesn’t want to try something new?
I enjoy the analog tape like quality of the Purpleheart. It's lush and has some sweetness. The ART9 was incredibly neutral top to bottom. Arguably, it was a touch dry sounding yet accurate and dynamic. The Dynavector sound escapes me a bit as I haven't had it here in 3 years. The 2m black was big and bold, but could have used a bit more air and detail. All have been great.
Budget $1k - $5k (as we move higher the purchase needs to be planned out more).
On my current shortlist are:
Audio Technica ART 1000
Hana Umami
Lyra
Thanks for you thoughts!
What should I try and why do you like it/recommend it?
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