Yeah, that's what I thought - Nagaoka MP-500 or Audio Note IQ3 if not vintage.
By the way, which one of the two would overall sound better in Nottingham Spacearm ? What would be your best guess ? Or just sound different ?
Great vintage MM cartridge for my Nottingham Analogue Spacedeck/Spacearm. Recommendations?
Currently have Goldring 1042. It is good but I might want to go higher. VAC Avatar SE tube integrated with onboard MM phono stage. I have no plans to upgrade it soon and go with a separate tube phono.
If not vintage, do you think that Nagaoka MP500 and the least expensive Audio Note would give a significant improvement ?
I am talking about $1000 cartridge, new or used.
What are your thoughts ?
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Unless you are targeting a specific vintage sound, it’s likely best to avoid vintage cartridges as modern cartridges usually perform better. Assuming @dover’s comment is correct, then it seems a choice between a better similar sonics with the AN or a different but great presentation with the 500. I favor variety so would choose the 500, then have fun alternating between both carts. |
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