Potential cartridge for a Kuzma rig


Hi Guys,

I'm presently using a Stabi S/Reference with an Eddie Current Phono Stage and a ZYX Bloom.

I really enjoy the cartridge, but would love to find a cart that brings me a little closer to the music (up to $1000).

Thanks guys, I always appreciate the fantastic advice I get here.

Cheers,
Justin
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Showing 3 responses by inna

Dynavector is recommended for just about anything as if there was nothing else. Frankly, there are not many for $1k new, used - that's another story.
It will depend a lot, of course, on what kind of music you listen to and the sound you prefer. In addition to matching cartridge with arm and phono. And even perhaps the table too though this point is rarely discussed. You could try Shelter 301 for $500 before paying more. There is a guy from Hong Kong who sells different cartridges on ebay new. Some members bought from him. But Shelters may not give you a satisfying bass, their midrange is excellent. Also someone on Audiogon uses Benz with the same table and arm, Elizabeth, I think. Ask around.
I see, I got confused about your set-ups a little.In any case, it appears that Dyna work reasonably well with many arms and tables. It does OK (10X5) with my Spacedeck/Spacearm too but I am going to experiment with Goldring 1042 MM before possibly paying $1k+ for better MC.