Recommended cartridge for SME V arm

Other good combos--yes!! I have a pal who runs the Benz LP Ebony in his SME V and finds the Benz likes the SME V much better than it likes the Graham Phantom. You might find that a Benz from a little lower in the lineup worked equally well in your arm.

Both great suggestions - I would add a dynavector 17D mkII to your considerations, it comes new for less than $1000, and works well with SME arms.

My friend has the high end Clear Audio signature I think on his arm....pretty nice sounding.

I have the SME V with the Benz LP and it is a perfect match. There is a great harmony in the pair.

I have the SME V with Benz LP and it is a great match, excellant tone quality and lots of depth to all of the tonal ranges

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