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Grado Prestige Gold 3

Hi all, I have a thirty five year old Linn Axis with Basic Plus tone arm in a second system that I love and I find hard to beat unless I spend $2500-3000. I am currently running an Ortofon Om30 but would like to try something new under $250-300. A friend recommended the Grado Prestige Gold 3. Anybody have any thoughts regarding this cartridge with the Basic Plus tone arm? Any other recommendations? Anyone think it’s worth spending a little more (not too much more) on something else or moving to an MC cartridge?

regg
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yogiboy
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I’ve always liked Grado cartridges. The Grado would be a nice match with that Linn arm!

Here is a review on the  Grado Gold and Opus 3!

https://enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1120/Grado_Labs_Gold3_Opus3_Phono_Cartridge_Review.htm

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noromance
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Audio Technica VM540ML is clear and detailed. I ran a Nagaoka MP11 (now MP110) in a Basik on an LP12 and it was great.
regg OP
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Thanks so much, very helpful. Great link to a great review Yogiboy.  Noromance, how was the Nagaoka with voices and acoustic music, which is what I listen to most often. Speakers are Harbeth P3’s if that’s any help.

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