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headhunter

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cartridge recommendations
« on: 4 Nov 2018, 04:15 pm »
Looking for suggestions for a new MC cartridge. My music preference is mostly jazz and rock. System is ARC Ref 110 amp, Ref 3 preamp and Ref 2 phono. Clearaudio Ovation turntable w/Clarify tonearm, would like to keep it under $3000.00.
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Re: cartridge recommendations
« Reply #1 on: 4 Nov 2018, 05:09 pm »
Hi,
I will move your question to the Vinyl Circle where LP guys will see this topic.
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audio.bill

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Re: cartridge recommendations
« Reply #2 on: 4 Nov 2018, 07:05 pm »
The Ortofon Cadenza Bronze is an exceptional choice and falls within your price range retailing at US $2,309. It's a very fine tracker and when properly aligned is eerily quiet in the groove, with just a touch of warmth compared to the slightly more neutral Black version.
https://www.ortofon.com/mc-cadenza-bronze-p-489
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toocool4

Re: cartridge recommendations
« Reply #3 on: 4 Nov 2018, 10:15 pm »
I think if you can, you should have a listen to the EMT range of cartridges. I am running EMT JSD S 75, it's £3600 but they do cheaper ones too and they sound amazing.
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Bob Stark

Re: cartridge recommendations
« Reply #4 on: 5 Nov 2018, 02:11 am »
Miyajima Shilabe--new around $2800, used at least 1/2 of that.  Very dynamic, live sounding, great bass with punch, nice transparency, although good detail, won't make your ears bleed like some.
If it matters to you, great reviews.  Tracks best at 3 to 3.2 grams.
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