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Need help on cartridge recommendation, under 500.

I've been a long time fan & user of the excellent Audio-Technica AT-ML170 moving mag. cartridge, but...what else, am searching for perhaps more detail & smoother mids?

I'm currently using a Well Tempered "Classic" (latest version) with the outstanding B.A.K. P5 all tube phono stage.

Any & all recommendations for moving coil/magnet under $500. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Denf (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

09-07-01

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09-07-01 I know the "what's missing?" feeling. i have the ... Tacs

09-07-01 For $500 you can have dynavector 20x. i'm using 20x-h with v ... Nar_com

09-07-01 Used benz glider ~$350-450, used dynavector 20xl or 20xh. al ... Marakanetz

09-07-01 Direct from japan for around $600 you can order dynavector x ... Nar_com

09-07-01 I would second the recommendation on the grado sonata at $50 ... Jwalkerstewart

09-07-01: Fatparrot
Another vote for the Sonata! Just be careful, as they have a tendancy to pick up motor hum on Linns (the very inner grooves only.) This hum is very minor.
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09-07-01 Hey, thanks to all! a friend of mine also says the clearaud ... Denf

09-07-01 You should be able to find a slightly used or demo grado mas ... David99

09-07-01 Hi denf, i have always been fond of the entire grado line, ... A_e_watkins

09-08-01 This is the problem when it comes to phono cart's. i live i ... Zaikesman

09-09-01 The dynavector 20x is availible at origin live for a little ... Ohlala

09-15-01 At $350.00 the dynavector 10x4mii is very hard to beat. not ... Jrook