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Analog GURUs out there....what cartridge do I need

Need some advise on cartridges.
What should I get? Budget would be based on the used market and maximum would be ~ $750. MM or MC?
I love resolution and GAIN!!!!! I have a good system backing up this Analog front end. Thanks

Details:
Table:GYRO Spider edition
Arm: SME310
Phono Preamp: Allnic H-1200
Frequency (R.I.A.A) : 20Hz - 20KHz(±0.3db)
Voltage Gain : +36db (1 KHz) MM
+64db (1 KHz) MC

Input Impedance : MC upto 52Ω
MM 47kΩ

Maximum Input Voltage (MM, non-clipping) :
20Hz / 30mV
100Hz / 60mV
1KHz / 300mV
10KHz / 500mV

Appreciate all inputs and please stay within the topic, I need some answers to be honest. Thank you kindly.
rapogee
jloveys
226 posts
 
Nagaoka MP 50 MM cartridge 350 $ is a killer.
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bruce11
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I have a SME 345 with an Audio Quest 7000Fe cartridge on a Thorens 124 MKII in a heavy plinth.To my ears it is a perfect match.It is a little more than $750 but well worth it in my opinion.
jallen
502 posts
 
Hard to beat the Sumiko Blackbird or less expensive BPS. I have used Sumiko, but close in quality is the Audio Technica AT150MLX, a sleeper of a cartridge, and can be found for 250.00 new...a steal, list 500.00. sounds like a good MC, way better than a Shure.
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curio
305 posts
 
Grado Statement Master 800$USD
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stringreen
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If you love resolution, Grado won't give it to you. They are musical, but resolving, they are not.
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