Cartridge upgrades for Technics SL-1200MK2?
07-23-07: JpstereoNeedle Doctor: http://www.needledoctor.com/Sumiko-HS12-Headshell?sc=2&category=-109 Music Direct: http://www.musicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=ASUMHS12 Acoustic Sounds: http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=27814 LPGear rebadged version: http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=LPGZHEAD&Category_Code=HEADSHELLS |
John, I was in your exact same shoes 3 months ago. I have a Technics SL-1200MK2, and I was using a Shure M97xE for a few months. When it was time to upgrade the cartridge I went with a Dynavector 10x5 that I found used here on Audiogon, and I can say first hand that the sound you will get with this cartridge on this turntable is amazing. I can say that the other cartridge I was considering was the Denon DL-103R which I hear compares very favorably. Obviously you would want to listen to the cartridges in your system, but I know that's not always an option. Since it's not, I thought I'd offer my experience with a cartridge upgrade from the Shure M97xE on this particular table. It's a great turntable, and it really will bring out the best in most cartridges within the right compliance. -Dusty |
