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Looking into upgrading my phono cartridge. Sumiko blue point #2. I have a pro-ject 2 Xperience turntable with a pro-ject phono Box ES phono amp. Emotiva XMC pre amp with a parasound 2125 v2 power amp and AV123 Strata Mini speakers with a SVS SB 300 sub.

looking at the Nagaoka MP-200, sumiko blue point#3, also might be able to get a slightly used soundsmith Otello from a friend.

 

thegreenline
thegreenline OP
27 posts
 

Thanks for all the advice. I decided to go with the Blue Point #3. Since I turned in my old blue point #2, I got a $100 rebate. So far I’m pretty happy with it.

 

jerryg123's avatar
jerryg123
3,429 posts
 

Lol should have bought the MP200. Nagaoka make top shelf MM MP carts. 

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mijostyn
8,252 posts
 

 The 2M black or the AT VM760SLC are both excellent high output cartridges for the money. I think they are both better than the Denon. Message me and I'll tell you about something interesting!

jim5559
604 posts
 

Nag 200 forever .

Bad on rock though ,you hear the garbage  .

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brockwired
53 posts
 

If you are stretching for a 2M Black what about a SoundSmith Carmen? A little more than the Black, but only $200 for the rebuild. I think you may be able to order it as high output. The Otello may be a medium output cartridge.

https://sound-smith.com/cartridges/fixed-coil/carmen-mk-ii

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