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Topic: Mm cartridge recommendations wanted Posted: 14 Apr 2019 at 9:31pm
Hi there.
I currently run a DV10X5 on a modded Gyro/rb250 combo.
The cartridge is heading for 10 years old so I'm thinking about a replacement.
I like the bouncy (dynamic) nature of the 10X5 and it seems to cover most bases pretty well but its a long time since I heard a modern mm cartridge.
Listening encompasses jazz, classical, pop and classic rock. Electronics and 'beats' are not my cup of tea.
What would other forum members recommend.
Edited by Bags - 14 Apr 2019 at 9:32pm
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Posted: 14 Apr 2019 at 9:57pm
If on a splurge, Nagaoka MP-500 is the best I have ever heard for those musical styles. As a cheaper alternative, you probably can't go wrong with an Audio Technica VM540 (I have the previous 440MLa, which is reportedly almost identical).
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Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 5:55pm
What is your budget and where in the world are you located? IIRC the RB250 is somewhere around 11 or 12g effective mass, is that correct?
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Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 8:10pm
Correct re effective mass.
Budget is a replacement 10x5 or thereabouts.
I'm particularly interested in the views of those who have heard a 10x5 up against the latest mm competition if there is anyone on the forum who has done that.
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Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 8:28pm
I can't help you with the 10x5, but it is interesting to note that Dyna put a new, better stylus on the latest iteration of the 10x5 vs. the old one so that takes some of the sting out of the price increase.
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Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 11:06pm
I just put an Ortofon 2M Bronze on my AR ES-1. It replaced a Sumiko Blue Point Special; an Mc cartridge. So far, I am thrilled with the Bronze. I found the Blue Point Special a bit bright on higher frequencies. To me, the Bronze sounds warmer and more accurate all around. Hope this helps.
Paul Acoustic Research ES-1, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Ayre C-5xemp disc player, Dynaco SCA-35 (updated), Dynaco ST-70 (updated and modified), Revel performa M20, Accession M, CuSat 50 interconnects
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Posted: 24 Dec 2019 at 7:19pm
Can I just bump this thread.
I had other demands on my finances last year but I'm intending to purchase a new cartridge in the spring so any updates/recommendations?
I should add that quite a lot of my vinyl is less than perfect so I'm looking for a cartridge that is happy with less than perfect vinyl.