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Update on my TT causing distortion at higher volume

Recap: SLP-05 pre-amp. Cary 805 mono's Music Hall 11.1 I had a Gold Legacy MC. (under microscope the cart was damaged. Bent cantilever and the diamond was not pretty.

I did the cheapest thing first: I purchased the $100 Ortofon Red MM cart.

The volume jumped up way high. To be expected. The music is very fatiguing.

I did order the EAE GLO PETit BLK. Should be here in about a week.

Any suggestions on a warmer cart, for mostly JAZZ and occasional rock. That is not fatiguing? Price range under $700. I am not prejudiced for or against MM or MC

Thank you for any help / suggestions.

cinqcepages
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cinqcepages OP
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@audphile1 I will just have to get one.

You're probably right. Just for kicks, what is your setup? Pre, main amp, TT and preferred cartridge?

I just listened to Keith Jarrett on a 1990's recording and it sounded like I was walking through Heaven. 

And that was with the $100 cartridge.

ghdprentice
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audphile1
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Mofi UltraDeck. Hana ML. Sutherland KC Vibe MkII phono stage.
Pass Labs pre and amp. You can check my system if you click on details under my User ID.
I just recently stepped up from Hana EL to the ML model and the improvement was not subtle.

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+1   audphile1

I own a SoundSmith Voice cartridge. SoundsSmith moving iron (MI) stylus is Factory replacement only.

A reminder: matching the cartridge to the tonearm is imperative. Look to Music Direct for a great discount occasionally on sound Smith cartridges. I got $1000 off. 

Bent

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@michaellent I thought I responded and thanked you; but it appears not. So thank you. And thank you for the referral to Music Direct! And the cartridge SoundSmith.

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