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Using modern cartridges on a vintage turntable

I have a vintage system (Yamaha 2010 inegrated amp, Advent Legacy II speakers, recently acquired Garrard Zero-100 turntable) with a couple of more modern digital compondents (Pioneer Elite PDR-99 CD recorder/player, Theta Cobalt 307 DAC). I need to replace the cheap CN5625AL cartridge on the turntable with a better cartridge, but I'm not sure whatthe table can deal with. It's adjustable for conical or elliptical stylii, and for tracking from 1-3 gm, but is there any point to installing a cartridge with a nude stylus (A-T ML 440) or should I stick with a elliptical stylus?
curious1189

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loontoon
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I would try on that table either the Ortofon X-5MC, or the lower numbers. If you look you should be able to pick this cartridge up for about 100-120 street price new. On the site like Lyle, and Vinyl Doc, they are listed at 350.

So hunt, and this should be fine, it has a high output so should work well for you.

jeff
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