Opinions on Accuphase AC-1 MC cartridge?


I currently have an Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk 3 with Rega RB301 and Dynavector 20x2l. I'm very happy with my setup listening through a Clearaudio Balance phono pre in to a Schiit Lyr amp and Audeze LCD-2.1 cans. I'm helping my dad sell off a bunch of audio gear that's been sitting in boxes at his house for over 20 years. In it I found an Accuphase AC-1 MC cartridge. Does anyone have any experience with this cartridge? It looks nearly new. Would it be considered an upgrade, downgrade, or comparable to my Dynavector? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth keeping or just sell it and keep what I have. Any and all thoughts are most welcome.

-Robert
rcurlee

Showing 1 response by griffithds

Hello Rcurlee,

I own a AC-2. I also have a couple of cartridges with the cantilever/stylus that you are considering replacing your original with. Whether or not you will experience a "marked improvement" can only be determine by you. There will be no doubt that it will sound different! If there is nothing wrong with your AC-1, I would use your money elsewhere!
Regards,
Don