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Ortofon Anna or Transfuration Proteus?

I am now using SPU Gold cartridge with Ortofron 309 tonearm and Garrard 301 turntable, together with a Bob's Device SUT to Shindo Monbrison preamp.

I am considering upgrading the cartridge to either Ortofon Anna or Transfuration Proteus, looking for higher resolution and separation, more dynamic and air, and better tonal colour. (...am I asking to much?)

Much appreciated for your input.

bigdish
pops
2,275 posts
 
Great question Bigdish, cannot offer insight but interested like you. Hopefully we get some feedback.
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sunnyboy1956
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Hi Bigdish
I have similar gear. I tried to mount the 0.2mV Proteus on a 309D/Garrard 401 combo feeding a Ortofon 80SE SUT but was never satisfied. I suspect the Ortofon SUT may be the culprit. OTOH I am getting superb results with a Lyra Atlas on the Garrard 401 and the Ortofon SUT.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Transfuration Proteus wonderful stage,imaging,bass,midrange the best i ever had.Costs less than Anna which is a plus as well its also very musical.
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