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cartridge suggestions w/ LP12

Using LP12 with lingo, trampolin, cirkus, etc... Am getting a new Ekos arm to replace Akito and would like thoughts on cartridges. Now using Benz Micro Glider. Phono stage is ARC PH3 SE and listen mostly to jazz and rock. Love tight,full bass but want very balanced presentation.
Thanks, Scott
scon90
cornfedboy
1,645 posts
 
at your price point, i'd recommend the benz micro h2. yes, it has a high enough output (2.5 mV). have fun -kelly
scon90 OP
46 posts
 
How much better do you think the Ruby would sound, I believe that there is a good trade in allowance for Benz micro products so I can go higher than "retail" with those
cornfedboy
1,645 posts
 
the ruby2 is a BIG step up from the h2 ( the ruby 2 is what i'm presently running). i didn't mention it, tho, because you seem to have issues with output.
scon90 OP
46 posts
 
There is a Ruby with a .8 mv output(Ruby H) that would be fine as far as output goes. The glider I use now is .9mv and that seems fine. After I buy this cartridge I won't have any pennies left to solder into the phono stage, if you know what I mean!
Scott
musicslug
430 posts
 
I had a glider on LP12/lvII, then upgraded to a H20. It was substantially better - definitely smoother, the wood comes through. I'm in the process of replacing that with the H2woodbody, which the guys at musical surroundings say is yet another step up.
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