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)?

gochurchgo12-15-2021 6:14pm

gochurchgo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 923 posts 12-16-2021 at 05:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @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?
avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,484 posts 12-16-2021 at 05:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete good question, i have not been able to find the capacitance or tried an MM cartridge. i am sure ron sutherland will answer if you e-mail sutherland.
ozzy62 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,162 posts 12-16-2021 at 06:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete At 1K, I recommend a Soundsmith Carmen II.
gochurchgo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 923 posts 12-16-2021 at 07:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ozzy62 This will work wit the GR's arm (compliance)?
jbhiller Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,437 posts 12-16-2021 at 07:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I like the ART9 on the G series Technics tables. I haven’t heard the others. it’s a great cart. Worth every penny.