Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State


As title suggests, I am currently using a MC Cart - Etsuro Bordeaux and planning on adding an SUT. The TT is Garrard 301 with Reed 3P tonearm.

SUT under consideration,

1) Etsuro ET-U50

2) Swissonor PPP-PP Hashimoto HM7

3) EMIA Copper or Silver version

On top of my list is Leben RS-30EQ and Accuphase C-47.

Also planning on adding 2nd Reed tonearm with Miyajima Labs Zero or Infinity Cart. From a purist perspective, what would be your recommendation to get the best out of a mono cart.

Thank you!

lalitk

“Your ears will tell you”

@dogberry

I couldn’t agree more…at the end of the day, your ears, your system and listening skills should be the ultimate arbitrator. There is no shortage of gear to choose from and there is more than one way to skin a cat.

It’s best to ignore people with a mindset …my way or the highway.

I think that's a direct quote from "Oklahoma", music by Rodgers and Hammerstein.

@lewm 

Have you seen what's inside the Modwright compared to Aric's MM stage?

Always trying to simplify the signal path which is why I run SETs.

Never seen a Modwright phono stage, inside or outside.  I am guessing you think it is more complex than an Aric MM stage, about which I also know nothing.