1st cartridge upgrade on 1st TT


Hey everyone,

I am looking to upgrade my 1st cartridge on my 1st TT.

A few years ago, I got into vinyl with a Rega RP8. Left it completely stock and just enjoyed the vinyl experience. Read and learned a lot. Still lots to learn!

I had been pondering an upgrade to a MM cartridge for a while.

The stock Exact cartridge got damaged during a recent move. Guess it's time to stop pondering and find a replacement.

Any RP 8 owners have suggestions? 
Listening to mostly classical and jazz.
Not sure what to budget for this. Perhaps up to around $1k.

Thanks! 

 

hleeid

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Thanks for the responses!

Still trying to clean up and organize after the move and will post pics shortly.

Rega RP 8 >> Vincent PHO 8 >> Bryston BP 26 >> Ampzilla 2000 2nd Edition monoblocks >> Harbeth SHL5+ 40s (and now a new pair of PureAudioProject Trio 15 Coax)
@tooblue  My phonostage will support MM cartridges. But thought that as a starter, it would need to be replaced too. 

 

Narrowed it down to the Xyx Bloom 3 and the Rega Ania Pro.

Anyone have experience with both?

I appreciate the recommendations!