Thanks gentlemen - DL-160 it will be.
Any special considerations for setup that you are aware of?
Any special considerations for setup that you are aware of?
Grado Gold versus Denon DL-160 ????
Hello,
I recently acquired a Thorens TD-290 for $100 (a decent table made by Project but nothing great for sure).
I've been researching carts - Audio Tech 440 (MM), Shure 97 (MM), Grado Gold (MM), Denon DL-160 (MC HO). Benz Micro MC20(MC HO). I know some of these are at difference price points. The Denon, and Micro are at the limit of what I want to spend. Hopefully I can acquire a gently used cart for a good price. I would appreciate suggestions for best overall cart for this table given my price point. I listen to Jazz, Pop, Rock. I like detailed, open sound that leans slightly towards 'tube like' warm, with a decent bottom end.
Current system:
Modded Cambridge 640P phono pre, TAD 150 Signature tube line stage, Sonic Frontiers Power 2 tube amp, QUAD 22L2 speakers, JBL Subwoofer
Cheers and hope to hear from ya!!!!!
I recently acquired a Thorens TD-290 for $100 (a decent table made by Project but nothing great for sure).
I've been researching carts - Audio Tech 440 (MM), Shure 97 (MM), Grado Gold (MM), Denon DL-160 (MC HO). Benz Micro MC20(MC HO). I know some of these are at difference price points. The Denon, and Micro are at the limit of what I want to spend. Hopefully I can acquire a gently used cart for a good price. I would appreciate suggestions for best overall cart for this table given my price point. I listen to Jazz, Pop, Rock. I like detailed, open sound that leans slightly towards 'tube like' warm, with a decent bottom end.
Current system:
Modded Cambridge 640P phono pre, TAD 150 Signature tube line stage, Sonic Frontiers Power 2 tube amp, QUAD 22L2 speakers, JBL Subwoofer
Cheers and hope to hear from ya!!!!!