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MC Cartridge Suggestions?

Hello out there:

I'm shopping for a MC cartridge to mount on a Rega P 25 with a RB 600 arm. I listen to Blues, Jazz, Classical, and Vintage Rock & Roll (in about that order). The rest of the system is a Rega MC phono stage, LFD Mistral SE integrated amp, Analysis Plus Oval 9 Cables, and Talon Audio Khites.

A friend with classical and acoustical tastes suggested Koetsu Black, Goldring Elite, or Dynavector 17DII.

Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Dave
consttraveler
mcp1
41 posts
 
You really owe it to yourself to check out the Shelter cartridges. Direct from Japan, the 501 Mk2 goes for around $650 and blows anything near its price range (and many quite a bit above it) away. I know RedRose Music in New York and Wavelength Audio are both selling them. You can get more info by doing a search www.audioasylum.com, or checking out www. hi-endaudio.com
franks
151 posts
 
What kind of price range did you have in mind?
consttraveler OP
250 posts
 
Thank you all, for all of your recommendations.

Franks; I can get the Koestu for $1,500.00, so I'm looking at that as the top of my price range.
chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
How 'bout a Van Den Hul Frog ($2500) for less than $1500???
I know somebody who can get insane deals on them.Also look at 2Juki here on 'Gon.He has the Ortofon Jubillee ($1800) for $750 new (but not sure if new is new or re-tip- his prices have big swing even within a single brand)
consttraveler OP
250 posts
 
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I settled on a Dynavector Karat 17D, keep you fingers crossed for me.

Dave
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