What cartridge works for you ???


Trying to get into vinyl and I'm almost there. Aquired a Rega P-25 and an EAR phono pre to go with my Adcom GFP-750. I was wondering what works for fellow enthusiasts? I have a budget in the range of 500/700. Looking for the best possible match but don't have a lot of knowledge. I figure the best way is to get sound professional opinions from those whom have on hand knowledge. Suggestions please....
zenieth
I thank all of you for giving me some much needed information. I see that the Dynavector has been mentioned several times. Benz,Contra,Shelter,Rega and the Lyra Lydian have been given high marks too. This is exactly what I was looking for. I may very well end up with two cartridges !! That is after I recouperate from buying the first. Once again !!! Gon members have helped me through another tough situation. Thank-you !!
Note that Benz cart's, including the Glider, come in a choice of three output levels. You shouldn't need the high output level, but the medium could work better than the low for you. Also keep in mind that this model is 'naked' (doesn't have a conventional cartridge body assembly covering up the internal works), which means it lacks a stylus-guard, and is not shielded against RFI interference. I can't say whether any of these factors would be a detriment to you, but be aware that they exist. A plus is that the Glider, like some (but not all) of the others mentioned, has tapped mounting-bolt holes, meaning you don't have to futz around with tiny nuts and washers if you choose to mount it yourself - always a good thing, especially if you're new to the process.
Get a Shure V15Mxr whatever. It's the best sounding and most forgiving until you figure out what your tastes are.
I used to have a Glider 2 HO in my Linn Sondek Lingo. I live in an area which is notorious for RF interference and never had any RF problem. Naked is cool but you can't be brutal with it.

The Shure V15 suggestion is an interesting one too. I liked the one I had for several years in an earlier LP12. It doesn't need a fancy phono stage, is very easy to set up using the included jig, and has a clever stylus assembly that survived several encounters with children and cats. However I would a lot rather figure out what my tastes were using a Glider as reference.

I have heard great things about the Dynavector 20.
Tobias, I've lived near transmitters in two different locations, and had no problems in one, but some in the other. You can never tell, unfortunately. But I agree that it's a fine cartridge.