..sounds like you're spinning your wheels. I'd not make any move until you have the wallet to make a real improvement
Upgrade cartridge or TT?
Wondering if I should upgrade my TT or keep trying new cartridges?
Right now I'm using a Debut Carbon Esprit w/ Denon DL-110 & Project Tube Box S.
I've done a lot of reading of the other forum posts here, and it seems like upgrading the cartridge would be the easiest financially, considering the jump from a mid-level TT to a high end. That being said, the amount I will keep spending on different cartridges will end up being the same as a new TT...
The previous cartridges I've used on this turntable, and in order are: Shure M97xE, AT440MLB, Ortofon Red, Ortofon Blue, and now of course the Denon DL-110. I didn't enjoy the Shure or Ortofon Red very much. I like the Denon a little more than the Blue and AT, but overall, the differences between the three are minute to my ears.
On my watchlist currently:
- Ortofon Bronze
- Denon DL-103R
- Sumiko Blue Point #2
- AT33EV
I don't think I can pull the trigger on a cart costing more than $450, considering the price of the Esprit wasn't much more. That gets me thinking I should upgrade the TT, and then I can look at higher end cartridges.
Regarding TTs, I've only had the Esprit, and an Audio Technica 1240. There's no place to audition TT where I live, and most my friends have Crosleys from Barnes & Noble.... So I can only go off your experience, advice, and reviews.
My spending limit is $1300 for net TT + Cart, or the $450 on just a new cart, unless anyone thinks spending more is a wise choice.
Thank you kindly
Right now I'm using a Debut Carbon Esprit w/ Denon DL-110 & Project Tube Box S.
I've done a lot of reading of the other forum posts here, and it seems like upgrading the cartridge would be the easiest financially, considering the jump from a mid-level TT to a high end. That being said, the amount I will keep spending on different cartridges will end up being the same as a new TT...
The previous cartridges I've used on this turntable, and in order are: Shure M97xE, AT440MLB, Ortofon Red, Ortofon Blue, and now of course the Denon DL-110. I didn't enjoy the Shure or Ortofon Red very much. I like the Denon a little more than the Blue and AT, but overall, the differences between the three are minute to my ears.
On my watchlist currently:
- Ortofon Bronze
- Denon DL-103R
- Sumiko Blue Point #2
- AT33EV
I don't think I can pull the trigger on a cart costing more than $450, considering the price of the Esprit wasn't much more. That gets me thinking I should upgrade the TT, and then I can look at higher end cartridges.
Regarding TTs, I've only had the Esprit, and an Audio Technica 1240. There's no place to audition TT where I live, and most my friends have Crosleys from Barnes & Noble.... So I can only go off your experience, advice, and reviews.
My spending limit is $1300 for net TT + Cart, or the $450 on just a new cart, unless anyone thinks spending more is a wise choice.
Thank you kindly