I have an SL1200GAE and have tried an AT ART9 and Soundsmith Paua MKII. Both sound great.
Technics SL1210GAE + Accuphase E-480 (AD-50) + ??? (cartridge)
Looking for some great cartridge options for the Technics SL1210GAE (stock) and the Accuphase E-480 with the AD-50 phonostage. The challenge I see is that many options like the Kiseki Purpleheart seems to want higher loading than the AD-50 is capable of (300ohms, max). I'm looking to spend up to $4000 for a cartridge that sounds amazing. Using Magico S5 MkII speakers.
I like authoritative bass, but a really airy midrange and treble that has a clear "ease" to it. I like my midrange "painted" in front of me instead of coming at me. I had heard the Purpleheart was great that way, but I'd prefer not to get into separate phonostages for a second system, hence the use of the AD-50.
I like authoritative bass, but a really airy midrange and treble that has a clear "ease" to it. I like my midrange "painted" in front of me instead of coming at me. I had heard the Purpleheart was great that way, but I'd prefer not to get into separate phonostages for a second system, hence the use of the AD-50.