MC cart for standard Technics SL 1210 MK2

LeeH · « **on:** 26 Nov 2011, 07:28 pm »

Looking for a MC low output cart for a stock techie, I'm bit confused with all this compliance stuff and arm mass etc

Any ideas what works and what to avoid, listen to all sorts but not that much classical

Cheers

Lee

TONEPUB · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 Nov 2011, 07:36 pm »

While many may argue, I've had excellent luck with the Denon DL-103R. Also good luck with the latest Ortofon in about the $300 range. You might even find a great deal on an NOS Ortofon MC-20. (also blue) The new ones can be had for about $750, but the old ones aren't half bad either.

neobop · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 Nov 2011, 09:25 pm »

Hi,
With an effective mass of 12g, you can use just about any modern and most vintage carts. If a 103 works on there, you can probably use just about any low compliance cart. If you want more mass, you could try a heavier headshell like the Sumiko. That would add about 5g to the headshell weight, but you might need some additional weight at the other end.

More important is finding the right sound for your system, and output that's good with your phono stage. Of course budget is a big consideration.

TONEPUB · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 Nov 2011, 10:13 pm »

The Ortofon headshells are great...

jtsnead · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 Nov 2011, 01:02 pm »

How about this I used it my 1210 and it sounded great

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=100442.msg1013369#msg1013369

LeeH · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 Nov 2011, 01:22 pm »

Quote from: jtsnead on 27 Nov 2011, 01:02 pm

How about this I used it my 1210 and it sounded great

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=100442.msg1013369#msg1013369

Hi mate

Nice looking cart but its a bit more than I wanted to pay at the moment

Cheers

Lee

neobop · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 Nov 2011, 02:44 pm »

Quote from: LeeH on 28 Nov 2011, 01:22 pm

Hi mate

Nice looking cart but its a bit more than I wanted to pay at the moment

Cheers
Lee

If that's the case your selection is rather limited in a LOMC, even if you go used. The 103 is favored by some, for musicality. This AT I suspect would be more detail oriented.
http://www.lpgear.com/product/ATF3III.html

If you can use a HOMC the SAE 1000 is said to be a steal at $200.
http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?anlgcart&1326483395

neo

Miney · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 Nov 2011, 05:09 pm »

Quote from: TONEPUB on 26 Nov 2011, 10:13 pm

The Ortofon headshells are great...

Hmmmm..... taking a quick look @ Needle Doctor, I see there's a line ranging from cheep/cheerful (SH-4 @ $36) to not-so-much (LH-9000 @ $199). Can I ask for your insight on which you are speaking of?

Sincere thanks.

Paul