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cartridge recommendations for Nottingham table

Hi

in a painting move, my Sumiko Blue Plate Special cartridge was bent and will need to be replaced (direct replacement is only $100 less)

I was curious about other cartridges

I have a Nottingham Spacedeck

wanted to get something well under $500
revealing with good tonal balance

my phono preamp is an Audio Research PH2

thanks

Tom
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aisip
84 posts
 
Dude, get a Shelter 501 MK 2! You will not enjoy your Spacedeck/Space Arm ensemble to the fullest if you skimp on the cartridge. Other worthy candidates: Ortofon Kontrapunkt A or B, Denon DL-103's, Benz Micro Glider 2, etc.., There are plenty of good choices. Take your time and do a little research; you will reap the sonic rewards in the long run!

Enjoy!
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Unfortunately his phono-gain isn't enough neither for Denon DL103 nor for Shelter 501
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
The gain is the limitation I noticed as well. Marakanetz is correct. Also, while the Shelter is a wonderful cartridge, it is not "well under" $500, new or used.
bigbry
20 posts
 
I used a Dynavector 20X-H with my Spacedeck and it was amazing.
B.E.
c123666
871 posts
 
I second the vote on the DV20XH; use it on my Audio Note TT1/ARM2 (rb300) and it sounds very good for right about 500 new.
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