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New cart for under 1K

I am looking to buy a new cartrdige for my setup. My current system consists of a VPI Scout II with a Black Knight platter and 10.5SE tonearm (the TT Michael Fremer demonstrated a cartridge setup at last years show in NYC), JM Focal 936's, Mac solid state power & pre, and a Dynavector P-75 phono pre-amp. The Focal's are very accurate and tend to be bright in the highs. Brightness is what I am trying to avoid. I've found the highs to be too harsh for my liking, especially with vocals. Sibilance is also an issue and something I have attempted to control with speaker placement, VTA, damping fluid, and the tone controls on my old Mac preamp. My current cart is a Grado Gold. I am hopeful that upgrading to a new cartridge helps eliminate some of the treble harshness and provides a sweeter overall sound. I'm interested in the Dynavector 20x2 so far. Any other suggestions for 1K or under, Benz, Ortofon, Sumiko (Blackbird, a little over 1K, but what the hell)?

Thanks for you assistance!
davidlillis
davidlillis OP
27 posts
 
Thanks Johnnyb53,

I don't remember what series from Infinity, I was probably 13/14 years old at that time.

I'm definitely going to audition the Golden Ear's and the others that contain the "folded tweeter" design and looking very forward to it.

I bought a pair of Wharfedale 10.2's for my office and I have to say, they're impressive for 500 bucks. I've got them connected to a Marantz PM5004 which is perfectly sufficient for an office and I was keeping my office budget below 1K (which is the first time I've ever stuck to a budget with audio gear!).
jperry
2,453 posts
 
Listen to some Proac speakers. I think you might like them based on your comments.
davidlillis OP
27 posts
 
Jperry,

Thanks, the problem I'm finding is locating a US based dealer that sells Proac. Andy ideas?

David
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
Arizona Hi-Fi
jperry
2,453 posts
 
+1 for Arizona Hi Fi. They are my local dealer of choice. Glen and Bill are great.

Audio Connection in Verona, NJ, John Rutan is a great dealer.

Not sure where you are located.

The US distributor is Modern Audio 410.486.5975

Fjn04 - Are you in Phoenix? How do you like the Devore speakers?
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