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Ortofon 2MBronze; Quintet Red; Vivo Red???

I am trying to find the right cartridge for a Rega P3-24 turntable. Ortofon offers several choices in both MM and MC

The 2M Bronze is at the upper end of that MM series.($499)

There is a new low output MC, The "Quintet Red" reasonably priced at 299.00

Last the Ortofon Red Vivo (high output at mV 3.5) retails for approx. $350.00 and may be discontinued

This is small but confusing spread of phono cartridges. Has anyone had experience with one or all of the above mentioned in terms of overall sound quality. Thank you!!
sunnyjim
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mattmiller
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The RIGHT cartridge for the P3/24 with the RB301 tone arm is the Dynavector 10X5 ($450). This is a match made in heaven. Through much trial and error I have found this to be a awesome match. The Dynavector is a high output MC (2.5mv) and will work with many MM phono stages. I recommend a separate phono preamp from Musical Surroundings, if you need one.
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There really is no such thing as a "right" cartridge for any table or arm. Everyone has something different they are looking for.

I have owned and sold and installed hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of carts and they all sound different.

I have a fully modified Rega P25 and have tried at least 40 different carts. One of my favorites, (that is currently installed) is the Audio Technica AT150MLX. The Dynavector carts are one of my favorite brands of carts, but on this table, none sounded as good as the AT.

To answer the OP's question, out of the carts you have listed, I'd go with the Bronze.
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"There really is no such thing as a "right" cartridge for any table or arm"

I totally disagree.

As much as there are WRONG cartridges for a given tone arm, their are also RIGHT cartridges. And that's what I was recommending, a right one.
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