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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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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
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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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audiotomb OP
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wow, thanks for all the responses

yes it is a space arm
wanting to stay within budget till next year
a few too many remodeling expenses

what about the Clearwater cartridges
I see a few woods, lightly used for $300-$350 here?
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audiotomb OP
1,112 posts
 
went with the Shure V15vxmr
still need to set it up

the stylus guard is a big plus

Thanks all

Tom
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