"Harder" cartridge recomendation


After some time with EMT TSD15SPH, which is basically my first serious cart (along with it's EMT930 platform and 929 arm), I comeback to the question of finding something faster, "harder", more transparent perhaps but I do like "bigger sound". I'm mounting a second arm on 930: SME3012R and I'm looking for a fast cart in 1-1.2kEU range. Phono is a diy 834 with Tribute nano crystal SUT's.

I've been looking at SPU Royal N, but IIRC EMT somehow derives from the SPU family, so it may or may not be what I have in mind.

Any opinions? Thanks,
bydlo
bydlo

Showing 3 responses by mechans

If you like the SPU style carts, why not engage Ortofon in deciding which one would suit you best. They are a major investment so I would want to get there advice and possibly a trial run of some sort before the deal is finalized. I may be living in a fantasy world but who knows? If you establish yourself as a serious customer what kinds of accomodations may be offered?
Yes I should have said that the OP in all of these type threads, has an obligation to announce their final choice!