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Advise.....Best cartridge under $1000.00

I am getting ready to replace my Blue Point Special with a new cartridge. Whats the best sounding Cartridge out there in this price range. My first choice at this point is a Benz High Output Glider. Any and all opinions are welcome.
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david99
1,467 posts
 
Good choice,but I think you would do better getting a Grado Sonata.Stereophile Class B.The Glider is considered a Class C.But I honestly dont know which one is better.There is a Sonata for sale on this site for $295.00 ($500.00) it has 150 hours on it.You could buy a hundred pounds of vinyl with the remainder of your $1000.000 !!!
haacke
25 posts
 
You might try Goldring Excel. Previously rated Class B "Stereophile". One listed on Audiogon for under $600 used.
rec
328 posts
 
I upgraded from a Glider to a Grado Reference. It retails for 1200.00 but can be found new for 1000.00 or less. It is a high output MM vs the Glider MC but in my system with tubes the Grado really brought out the midrange.I really don't think you can go wrong with any quality cartridge in this price range. They all have trade offs and you just need to find one that works best for you.Good luck.
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