Cartridge wars


I'm looking to change cartridges, and I'm looking for opinions on a $1000 +/- cartridge. Currently I'm considering the Grado Reference, Lyra Argo, and Sumiko Blackbird. My turntable is a VPI 19 Mk IV with AQ PT-9 and Bel Canto Electronics/phono stage. Opinions anyone?
mranalog

Showing 1 response by ptmconsulting

What type of sound do you like? warm, musical, analytical, extended top end, bloomy, ...?

I have a PT6 (with an upgraded cable) on an Aries clone into an Audio Innovations tubed stage . I recently upgraded from a Grado Platinum to a Dynavector 20X-H. The difference was significant, in some ways, but alike in enough others that I don't feel like I've lost that Grado midrange warmth that is so pleasing to the ear. The gains are better extension at the top ens with a much smoother presentation and finer detail all-round. Still musical though. The bass is not as prominent as the Grado but definitely tighter and still very natural.

Good luck,
Bob