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Best value in a HO movig magnet $150-$200

Have a Rega turntable with a shim for use with other brand cartridges. Need a high output MM at least 4-5 mV output that will be compatible with the Rega table P3-24 and arm.


Does Audiotechica or Ortofon still offer good value at that price point in MM's?? I will eventually sell the table, but want to enjoy the LP's I have while I still own the Rega.
sunnyjim
sunnyjim OP
927 posts
 
To Virdian, Thank you again. The information was very helpful.

I am also putting the Shelter 201 MM cartridge on my short list of choices (which has a an output of 4mV.) It list for $225.00. but have seen it on ebay for under $200

I believe it was reviewed last year in Stereophile.... Happy Holidays to all Audiogon members.
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schubert
7,386 posts
 
Related? Try the same. Two greatest bargains in vinylville
are Sumiko Pearl and Nagoka MP-150.
All a sensible person would ever need, which leaves most"philes out, including me
kiko65
279 posts
 
There is nothing out there under $200.00 that would top the 2M Red, maybe the Pearl but it's more suited for Jazz/Classical.

Now, if you want to go over $200.00 then the Nagaoka ML-150 would be the way to go under $300.00

Many other choices over $300.00 to mention.

AT carts may sound bright on Rega TTs so be cautious when paring with phono pre.
banerjba
82 posts
 
I run multiple Rega tables and there are 3 truly outstanding values:

Nagaoka MP110. Warm, good tone, good tracking very musical.

Sumiko Pearl offers a fuller presentation and more dynamics but gives up some fine detail.

The 2M Red is tighter, more detailed and has better bass than the other two. It gives up a bit of tracking and can sound a bit hard but this cartridge is ideal for the Rega. Look at the 2M brochure and it is shown on a Rega arm. Mounting is a snap as the front of the cartridge almost perfectly lines up with the front of the Rega arm.

I am currently listening to the 2M Blue on my Technics turntable. The Blue is a detail retrieval champ. The only other cartridge at the price that brings out that much detail is the AT440Mla. However I find the AT slightly thin up top and softer in the dynamics. Not as ideal on the Rega but it will work.

Stay away from Grado. Great on a Technics 1200 but bad choice for the Rega due to hum issues.
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