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Best cartridge for Pro-Ject 9.1

I currently have a Dynavector HO 10X5 and would like to upgrade. I've also sold my phono stage so starting fresh. Given that the Project has a low mass (8.5 g) 9" carbon fiber arm, which LOMC cart would you recommend. My understanding is that a high compliance cart would match best. My budget is $500-$1000 used.
mikeyc8
stereomaniac
75 posts
 
I know you specified LOMC, but I just got an RM10 and a Blackbird is on my short list.
mikeyc8 OP
174 posts
 
I've heard that the Blackbird could be a bit bright, is that correct?
redtop
20 posts
 
I think you should look at the benz line.I have also heard good things about shelter and zxy.You didnt say how much you had to spend?
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
With an 8.5g tonearm, maybe you should consider the Ortofon 2M Black with a compliance of 22. With your tonearm it should have a resonance of 8.6 Hz which is in the "safe" zone.

I know it's an MM cartridge, but I think it would be a good fit.

It's also been extremely well reviewed, even by expensive LOMC phreaks.
mikeyc8 OP
174 posts
 
Johnny Yes someone else also recommended the Ortofon 2M Black and I'm intrigued by it. I currently have a Shindo Aurieges preamp and am hoping to upgrade to the Aurieges MM which has a MM phono stage so the 2M would be a good fit. Until I get the Aurieges MM what phono stage would match well with it?
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