Buy a Grado for around $90 - $150. It is a moving-iron (MI) type with output of about 3.5 mv. It is not affected by cable capacitance, unlike MM types with high coil inductance. Consequently a Grado has a wider frequency bandwidth and faster transient response. Grado does make some nicer-looking wood-bodied models for $300 and up. In your case a lower-priced model will do just fine!
Inexpensive MM Cartridge
Hi All. I'm helping a friend who has a late 1970's Pioneer PL12 turntable. The manual TT is in good working order, bearing and motor lubed, etc. We need a MM cartridge to mount on the stock S-shaped tonearm. Budget is up to around $300. Suggestions please! Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
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+1 Grado! This one should fit the bill! https://www.lpgear.com/product/GRADBLK2STD.html Here is a review! https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/grado-labs-prestige-black2-phono-cartridge/ |
yogiboy I think the Peter had this in mind. https://www.lpgear.com/product/GRADGLDSTD.html This cartridge here actually has a better stylus and punches way above it's price point. I use this when playing other peoples records. https://www.lpgear.com/product/ATVM95ML.html. |
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