Some people like the Koetsu more than the Denon 103. But Koetsu MC’s are about 7X more expensive than the Denon 103. That’s a big difference in price! A more affordable mc cartridge is the Hana SL at $750. I would choose that over a $2-3K Koetsu. In the end, a cartridge's sound quality is completely subjective.
Cartridge recommendations for Thorens BTD 12s arm???
Hi all, I have recently acquired a Thorens TD 135 with a BTD 12s arm. I currently am using a Denon 103 on it of which there is much written about the synergy between this cart and arm and I completely agree. As with many of us ,I am happy ,but always looking towards the next move! Being that the arm is of the medium to heavy variety and it seems that a low compliance cart with some weight is required. I had thought of a lower end Koetsu as the compliance is 5 same as the Denon, but would love to hear what some more experienced folks have to say . Yay or Nay on the Koetsu on this arm or other carts that people have used.
Thanks, Jed
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@jasonbourne52 Thanks, very true that Koetsu is expensive, but the reason for consideration is it seems ,in theory, to meet the criteria for use with a heavier arm like the Thorens. Most cartridges( including the Hana,i think ) are designed for the more common light to medium arm. The Denon does a great job and on my table and a large part of that comes from the fact that it's design comes from the time when heavier arms were the norm. I was just curious if there were other, hopefully less expensive options that would achieve the same kind of synergy. |
@mijostyn Thanks, I am sure that the Anna is amazing and thanks for the tip about it being discontinued, but even with the best deal imaginable ,it will probably be out of my price range. |
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