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Need cartridge recommendations for Rega P25

OK. So I just destroyed another cartridge and need a replacement for the Dynavector DV20 I trashed. A really nice cartridge but not reparable and currently too expensive for me to replace.
I've used Sumiko and Grado and am currently running a Rega Elys original(purple) - somewhat worn but gets the job done, for now - so I do not know how a new Elys would really sound.
Any recommendations on a good match for the table?
Any comments on the Rega Elys 2 or Exact?

Thanks for the help?
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jgiacalo OP
446 posts
 
Thanks for the recommendations. I'll use it as a basis for further online research before i decide.

Any comments on the Dynavector 10x5?
deeppurpleman
12 posts
 
I've recently installed an Ortofon 2m Bronze on my P3. I like it so far and to my ears it's better than the AT150MLX and Dynavector 10X5 I had previously.
bmckenney
91 posts
 
I wouldn't do a MM if you can't adjust capacitance loading. A HO MC like a Dyna 10 or 20 sounds great on a Rega arm and if you like the Dyan sound (which I love) maybe the 10X would be worth a go. It won't be much of a departure in house sound for you, which IMO is such a big variable and risk for you if you go with another brand cartridge like Ortofon, AT etc. I do find the 20X HO is very sensitive to impedance loading with my phonostage just like the LO would be, but if it didn't sound too bright for you with whatever phonostage you have (I'm assuming you left it at 47K and can't adjust it) then maybe the 10X won't be either.
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