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Basis Vector cartridge recommendations

Looking for some advice from the analog experts for a cartridge, running a Basis 2200 signature, Vector 4 tonearm with an Allnic 3000 phono stage, CJ Premier 14, Mac 501 amps and all Kubala- Sosna cabling. I have used an ortofon jubilee for 7 years or so and thinking about a change. short list:

Ortofon cadenza black - slightly concerned it might be too revealing with my Thiels and music preference - classic rock, blues, jazz.....

Ortofon bronze
Transfiguration Proteus
Lyra - never have moved me but limited experience

Any suggestions would be appreciated since auditions in my room are impossible. Thanks.
pops
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jmcgrogan2
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Congrats Jerry! I hope that the new Proteus will bring you many years of joy!

That Basis, Transfiguration, Allnic combination must sound fantastic! Enjoy the music.

Cheers,
John
pops OP
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Thanks John, sounds really good as I know your front end does. This cartridge is very nice, so much finesse and dynamic when called upon - only 10 hours cooked on this bad boy.
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stringreen
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I don't know which Thiels you have, but they are very good speakers and would benefit from a higher level of cartridge. I am using an Ortofon Windfield. Set it up well (use 1000 ohms) and be very happy.
larryi
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Pops,

I like your choie in cartridges. I don't think there were many restrictions on your choices with the Vector arm; it would work with almost any low compliance cartridge and probably most medium compliance cartridges as well. Although Transfiguration cartridges have a low source impedance, which suggests they should be loaded down, I actually like them run with not much loading into my phonostage so do some experimenting (my Orpheus L is not that sensitive to loading).
pops OP
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Larryi thanks for the reply, I am currently loading into my Allnic H3000 at 45 ohms. That seems to be the best I have heard so far with my limited time listening. I only have a couple of evenings and 8 hours on it so far.

I will definitely do some experimenting.
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