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cartridge recommendations

hello all
I,m looking for a new cartridge for my vpi classic, my budged is $2500. I currently have a dynavector 10x5, but the upgrade bug has hit me. The sound smith zephyr MK/II is one i've been considering and also the ortofon cadenza bronze. The rest of my system is a luxman L505U integrated and spendor S8E speakers. I listen to neil young, the dead just to give you an idea of what kind of music interests me. Thanks in advanced, also if you have any other recommendations i would greatly appreciated it.
johnm21
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
I've never heard a Lyra I didn't like, but I think the wood-bodied Grados are
also worthy of consideration. They top out at $3500, but the next one down
is under budget at $1500. They are available in the Reference series with a
4-5 mV output or in the Statement series with an output of 0.5mV due to far
fewer windings.

Reviews of this entire series are quite favorable; they tend to outperform
popular cartridges at their price points. A review of their top line Statement 1
asserted that it was clearly more resolving (while being lush and romantic)
than the much more expensive $5500 Koetsu Orushi Blue.
oilmanmojo
472 posts
 
ZYX airy3 is a good cartridge in that price range. One of the best trackers i have used. Works well for a wide variety of music. I listen to rock, jazz and even a little classical and was never disappointed with my airy. Its my backup now as i just got a UNIverseII.
arsh
367 posts
 
Soundsmith Zephyr Mk II is outstanding.
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