Best P-Mount cartridge -- No Grado please

I actually ordered the grados from Garage-A-Records and they recommended me to not go with it at the time, they recommended the 440ml audio technica over the grado at the time, however it was not in pmount. The system sounds good with the grado, however it is just lacking at LOWER volume levels is all, If I crank it, IT really shines but I cannot due that all the time, That is why I am getting better detail with the audio technica.. Thanks guys

Ortofons. www.ortofon.com.

I agree with Ivanj. Try an Ortofon.

For sure, Ortofon is recommended. Not sure what kind (make/series) of T/T you own. Most T/T's with P-mount cartridge mount (to my knowledge) although quite listenable/enjoyable are not up to the quality of say a resonably priced T/T such as the Rega P-2 (with RB-250 tonearm), or any one of the (many available) used tables such as the Thorens TD-1(66), etc series. Point being, do not spend too much on a cartridge if your T/T is only of moderate quality.
The Ortofon MC-1 Turbo is a high output (reasonably priced --$95-$125 I believe)Moving-coil (connects directly into a MM input) that is quite good. If you e-mail me back with the type of T/T you own, perhaps I can give you some other recommendations.....

peter jasz

I use the Ortofon TM20 P-mount on a Technics SL10 linear tracking table fed into a Musical Surroundings Phonomena phono stage. Most of my records are 70's rock and roll and some jazz and the sound is dynamic and has an even frequency balance, neither screechy or excessively bass heavy. The only other cartidges i've used on this table are the original Technics MC cartridge and a Shure V15 and I prefer the Ortofon to those.