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recommendation for phono pre amp and mc cartridge, around 1000$ each

i’m using well tempered classic tt and arm.
it’s not heavy arm, think between light to medium ,not sure.
i’m giving this info since i know that it’s important to cartridge match.
the phono should have at list up to 60 db, so i can use MCLO cartridge.
and have several loading and gain settings.

is there any advantage to a low output Mc compare to high, or mid?

not sure if this important but i am listening to variety kinds of music.
jazz, rock , classical

thanks to anyone that will help.

stone1
stone1 OP
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for cartridge i'm throwing here several brands.
clear audio , van den hull , hana, audio technica , dynavector , 
think to go on mc with 0.4 1.0 mv output.  
 

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holmz
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An alternative might be something like a SoundSmith MI cartridge in a higher output?

I did end up getting a new phono stage, but I was leaning towards the SoundSmith.

ifi also caught my eye.

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djspinner
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I’m running an Audio Technica OC9XML into a Darlington Labs MP-7 with an SUT (all for under you budget) and it sounds sweet to my ears. You can probably go up to a Hana SL or even stretch up to an Art9.

Also waiting for DL’s new active/head amp, which just came out and looks very promising.

 

boothroyd
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Audio Technica AT33PTG/II with Sutherland TZ Vibe 🎶

Run with twisted pair cable terminated with RCAs is ideal even though the latest Locos use RCA inputs which even accept Rega wiring schemes.

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