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cartridge on budget table?

at what point do experienced vinyl guys draw the line when it comes to spending on cartridge vs looking into a better table? I have a old Onkyo 1027p and the Audio technice budget cart isnt seeming to cut i, very etched high frequency....can anyone guide me in a good direction for performance on the cheap, sorry to add but a disability limits my funds a great deal, I also think a more laid back top end sound would suit my very detailed speakers well, also for info I am using a PS Audio 4.5 Pre for phono with Innersound Eros speakers fed by a tube pre, thanks all, I have caught a glimpse of the vinyl magic but hope to try diffrent semi-budget needles on my table till hopefully one day a more precise table can be had,,,again thank you for your time and help, Chad
chadnliz
chadnliz OP
3,736 posts
 
yes I have Newbie, only seems I can do so much with this set-up, I even tried 3 phono stages, the P.S. Audio, an Old
Carver and A Proton, just cant loose that very top end grain, a friend from AGON is coming out today maybe he can help me out, thanks guys for tips, keep them coming
cbrentc
30 posts
 
Have you considered a Shure M97xE? I currently use one in place of the Rega Elys listed on my system page. It's not the most exciting-sounding cart out there, but it is slightly warm and very non-fatiguing, which seems to meet your needs. There is a lengthy review in the Reviews>Analog section here on Audiogon, and it is available at Amazon.com for $60 with free shipping.

Brent
judy426
228 posts
 
Could be your performance is simply maxed out. Hard to draw blood from a rock you know.
:-)
chadnliz OP
3,736 posts
 
I know Judy, just trying to get by, thanks all
judy426
228 posts
 
It wasn't meant as a slam Chad only an existing possibility. The reality of the situation is that you might be getting the most out of the combination, no more no less. Jeepers.
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