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new cart 600.00 and under

hello fellow analog lovers. A friend is picking up a VPI scout and wants a cart 600.00 and under. So far the choices are, Denon, Dynavector, and clear Audio. He does not have much experience so any suggestions would be very helpful. any clear winners among this bunch? Are there any others he should consider? Thanks
chrissain
macster
64 posts
 
My favorites at the price point

1. Shure M97Xe with Jico SAS stylus
2. Goldring Gl2500
3. Dynavector 10X5
4. Soundsmith Carmen

M~
bl2000
8 posts
 
I'm amazed at the sound from a Denon DL-110 (under $200), after trying it while I figure out what to do with a ClearAudio Maestro ($1k) that may need retipping.
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nanbil
40 posts
 
I second the recommendation of the Denon Dl-S1; if you have a phono stage that can handle its low output, there are few, if any, cartridges in the sub $1500 range that can compete with it.
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kmccarty
99 posts
 
The Ortofon 2m Black is an outstanding cartridge at that price point.
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