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Newbie needs some cart advice for a SME V/Dyn P75

I have just recently taken the leap into vinyl. I scoured the forums for a good solid intro phono pre to get my feet wet, and I chose the Dynavector P-75 as my starter phono. I purchased a Gyrodec with the Orbe platter upgrade, a SME V arm and it did come with a Koetsu Black which I believe is in need of retip/rebuild.

I am looking at the possibility of using the Koetsu as a trade-in and I was thinking about Shelter 501 MK II, or a Dynavector Karat 17D2. What would be some other solid performers in the under 1k category?

I like my music with PRaT, tight snappy bass, warm side of neutral. I will take a hit in uber detail for the above characteristics. I detest sizzling highs. Otherwise, I'm willing to experiment!

I listen mainly to jazz and electronica (trance, house, ambient, drone).

Thanks in advance!
zanth
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rauliruegas
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Dear Zanth: You can't be better than with the Sumiko Celebration ( around 1K in the second hand market or 1.5K at retail price ) ), this is a top performer cartridge ( the bargain's century ) that in the SME V ( the perfect match ) outperforms not only your two choices but many cartridges in the 3k price range.

Btw, the " voicing " during the design/tests process for the manufacturer of the Celebration was using the: SME V, you can't ask for more.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
zanth OP
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Thanks a lot Raul, I love your posts and your solid advice. I will look into this Sumiko Celebration and see if I can find one at a good price.
tpsonic
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I use the 501 with the P-75 in "current mode".I was surprised at the performance,seeing that I have had in-house,cartridges and phono sections costing over 10K.I may even be able to help on pricing. Tom
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