How much are you willing to spend? An AT OC9/III low output MC is selling for $400.00 and this cart is a giant killer at this price. A better cart would be the DVD 20X2L selling for $650.00. For about $280.00 you can get a DL-103r. If not, replace the 2m blue stylus as Pbnaudio recommended or go for a 2m Red for $100.00.
Need low price cartridge for Scoutmaster
So the needle of the Ortofon 2m blue came out on my Scoutmaster with a JMW tonearm (not super or signature)and I want something inexpensive. I thought about the dynavector 10x5 but wonder if even a Denon dl-301 would sound good. The price of the DL-301 is very agreeable, but what the result?
I have the first Phonomena phono stage, VPI TT wires, 14 year old Rotel amp and pre-amp, B&W CM-2 speakers, a Definitive Technology Supercube subwoofer, Cardas Neutral Reference speaker cables, with Transparent Audio and Audioquest interconnects.
I realize my system outranks buying a cheap cartridge, but I no longer can work, so I cannot spend big $ on audio equipment.
I have the first Phonomena phono stage, VPI TT wires, 14 year old Rotel amp and pre-amp, B&W CM-2 speakers, a Definitive Technology Supercube subwoofer, Cardas Neutral Reference speaker cables, with Transparent Audio and Audioquest interconnects.
I realize my system outranks buying a cheap cartridge, but I no longer can work, so I cannot spend big $ on audio equipment.