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Opinions: Oracle/SME IV/ Monster Alpha2

I'm considering purchasing an Oracle turntable that is in mint condition, but have a couple of reservations...

The arm is an SME IV. Is this sypatico with the Oracle? I thought the Oracle or Graham arms were the hot ticket with this table.

The cartridge is a Monster Aplha2, which needs to be re-tipped. Is this worth re-tipping or should I just get another cartridge. I've had the "buying fever" lately if re-tipping is a viable option this will help slow down the spending (fiscal hemoraging?).

Thanks in advance.
jim

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caterham1700
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The Oracle Delphi IV is a wonderful table and the SMEIV a somewhat better performing arm than the Oracle 345. The Oracle arm is manufactured by SME and uses the armtube from the less expensive SME 309, the bearings of the SME IV and the wiring from the SME V.
IMO,the Monster Alpha is not worth the bother to retip.
If you intend to save some money and get a superior cartridge to the Monster, consider the Dynavector Karat D17 mk2 or even the 10X4mkII.
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