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Cartridge Recommendation

Hi folks. I'm helping a friend put together a two-channel system and could use some help on a cartridge recommendation. He has my old Systemdeck II with a Rega RB300 arm. Preamp will be an ARC SP16. Speakers are Proac D25s. When I owned the table, I think I ran a Garrott P77 which worked pretty well--but that was at least 10 years ago! I'd appreciate hearing particularly with those of you who have experience with the RB300 in a sprung suspension design. I'm considering Dynavector 10X5, Goldring Eroica, Garrott P77, Audiotechnica. I'm sure there are others that I'm missing. Thanks for the help.
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dupzyk
29 posts
 
I changed from the goldring to the dynavector 10x5 on a music hall 7 table that I used to own -- I thought the change to the dynavector was a significant improvement --REgards, Carol
robm321
932 posts
 
I did the exact same thing as Dupzyk. I would use Dynavector unless you are willing to spend over $1k. The 10x5 is great.
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
I have a Dyna 10X5 for sale here on Audiogon if anyone's interested. Dave
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dodgealum OP
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I'm using a 20XH in my Scout and think it is fantastic. In that setup the Dyna excels. I'm wondering how the 10X5 will mate with the Rega. Can anyone comment? Thanks
slate1
82 posts
 
The 10x5 is a fantastic match to the Rega arm and, by far, would be my pick on that table. I'm running a 20xL and think it's the finest cartridge I've run under $1k - hell, it may be the finest all around cart I've ever run! You can't go wrong with any Dynavector on a Rega or VPI arm in my experience.
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