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Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table

I am currently using a Benz-Micro Mc 20 E 2 cartridge.

The rest of my system is
Harbeth Compact 7 ES2 or Proac Response 2
Quad 99/909 or Aronov 960i
Fosgate Phono Preamp

No price range, but I do not want to upgrade the TT right now.

I listen mostly to folk music and jazz with some occasional classic rock thrown in the mix.

I would appreciate input and suggestions on this. Thanks.
jperry
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mofimadness
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I have a fully modified/upgraded P25 and have used many different cartidges, all with pretty good success. You say no price range, so it's kind of hard to narrow down. I'll list my suggestions from expensive on down:

Lyra Delos (overkill for this table, but very nice)
Dynavector 17D3
Sumiko Blackbird
Dynavector 20X2L or H
Audio Technica AT150MLX (currently on my table and WONDERFUL)
Grace F9E (my favorite moving magnet)

Your Fosgate will drive almost anything out there, so no problem on lower output MC.
jperry OP
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Thanks for your ideas Mofi. I have owned Dynavectors before so I was thinking about the 17D3. Have you used any of the Denon 103 or 304 cartridges?

I looked at some other posts, including yours, and may do some upgrades on the Rega P-25.
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mofimadness
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I have a couple of Denon 103D's that SoundSmith redid. I also have a Zu Audio/Denon 103 currently on my Oracle Delphi MKIV.

I did try one on the P25, but really didn't like it that much. I can't remember why? Maybe just a poor match or maybe it was my mood that day :-)

The 17D3, (or a 17D2MKII) would be an excellent choice.
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