Upgrading Cartridge - $1000 Soup'er Holiday Edition
I’m possibly upgrading my Nag MP-150 w/JPN-200 stylus. I really like it but feel like I want to experience something on a higher level.
$1k max budget
Technics SL-1200GR (w/fluid damper)
Sutherland Insight 20/20 phono stage
Listen to punk, metal, reggae, 80’s & 90’s alt, electronic/industrial, power noise, and a smattering of jazz.
Looking for a cart with great synergy with both the Technics arm and the Insight phono stage. Looking for a fast, clear sound with great bass.
hana?
DL-1033?
Art9?
Garrott (new)?
AudioTechnica AT ART9 XI (.5mv output). The new ART9s are a little pricier (try upscale audio for a good discount) but they are way beyond the usual run of $1000 cartridges. By a mile. Mine competed quite well on my GR with the ~ $2K Ortofon Cadenza Blue. ART9XI distinguishing characteristics- Super clean and refined, a true high end sound. Colorful and very engaging. Huge sound stage. Dynamic. |
@avanti1960 first cart I looked up was the Cadenza Blue because you posted about it and we have the same table and pre. Out of my price league but very curious. I know you had the Art9 as well and thats right there so I will look further into it. Would AT MM carts work with the Sutherland's capacitance? |
@ozzy62 This will work wit the GR's arm (compliance)? |
