2. analog
  3. 1227392004

Turntable--Cartridge for the Rogue Audio Cronus

My brain is going crazy, spinning between Rega P-3-24/TTPSU, Rega P-5, SOTA Comet, VPI Scout.....Rega Elys II, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Rega Exact II, Dynavector 10x5, Grado Ref. Sonata, Benz-Micro ACE S H, etc., etc. Since, like most of you, I live in an area where analog auditioning is impossible and I must rely on long-distance purchase.....what should I do ? My budget is $ 1500-1800 for a new analog front end, and I'm really confused. I want to plug in to my Rogue's built-in MM phono stage, and really enjoy my 200+ jazz LP's. Please click on my system, check it out, and give me some sound advice (no pun intended). Thanks to all, and Happy Thanksgiving !!
adam18
nrenter's avatar
nrenter
766 posts
 
For that budget, I'd recommend a KAB Technics SL-1200MK5SE ($535.00), maybe the Tonearm Fluid Damper ($149.00), and a Audio-Technica 440MLa Cartridge ($199.00) or Audio-Technica 150 MLX Cartridge ($399.00), a MintLP alignment protractor ($110.00), some Disc Doctor supplies (around $100) and a KAB EV-1 Cleaner ($159.00).
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
dual 405, 505. sounds great, still a classic, and autolift too.
joey54
434 posts
 
I would suggest you look at the Marantz TT 15 turntable. It is basically a beefed up Clearaudio Emotion turntable and for $1595 list, includes a great MM cartridge. Check it out at Music Direct.
learsfool
1,215 posts
 
I would highly recommend the Rega P5/Exact 2 combo, that's what I went with, and many retailers will give you a discount on the cartridge because you are buying the table. Get the TT-PSU, too, it makes a big difference.
More to discover