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1st cartridge upgrade on 1st TT

Hey everyone,

I am looking to upgrade my 1st cartridge on my 1st TT.

A few years ago, I got into vinyl with a Rega RP8. Left it completely stock and just enjoyed the vinyl experience. Read and learned a lot. Still lots to learn!

I had been pondering an upgrade to a MM cartridge for a while.

The stock Exact cartridge got damaged during a recent move. Guess it's time to stop pondering and find a replacement.

Any RP 8 owners have suggestions? 
Listening to mostly classical and jazz.
Not sure what to budget for this. Perhaps up to around $1k.

Thanks! 

 

hleeid
tablejockey
3,904 posts
 

If you want to try MC and budget is up to $1K, just get the Rega Ania. Simple 3 screws to mount, adjust tracking force-good to go. No alignment hassles.

If you can spend $300 more, get the Ania Pro. Forget the non Rega carts.

For your setup as described-best bet until you’re ready to open your wallet for a more serious table/phono stage.

 

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knock1
237 posts
 

Why to downgrade from Vincent to Shiit, that is really strange.

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jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 

+1 for the Ania mc cartridge! 

lohanimal
659 posts
 

£1k is a good budget for an MC. Don’t feel limited on cartridges to just Rega over VTA - either get spacers or a Ringmat with vta adjustment as they apparently go really well with the RP8. For £1k I’m sure u can get the Shelter 301 or the cheapest Zyx. I have a Monster Sigma Genesis 2000 which is from the same maker as Zyx and absolutely love it. I also have a Shelter 501 mk2 and guess the 301 is cut from the same cloth

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