Marakanetz, I think a Dynavector 10x4 Mk 2 would do fine on that arm. The Dynavector is not too heavy, has a compliance of 15cu and an output of 2.5mv. It should match up very well with that unipivot.
What output is higher...?
My friend has Oracle Alexandria with Grado ZF3 cartridge/Prelude tonearm. I assume that ZF3 is MM cartridge and must have at least 3mV output. Input sencitivity of the phono preamp Michell ISO is 0.9mV.
When I connected my reserve Benz M.09 to his arm and than to the phono preamp it sounded much louder on the same volume levels of preamplifier(Monolithic).
Listening to his setup with ZF3 I realized that there is not enough gain in the system giving a mushy dull and shallow sound but I couldn't understand why... Can the output voltage decrease within the age of a cartridge(7y.o)?
Or can I assume that the cartridge sustained a damage and needs a re-placement...?
When I connected my reserve Benz M.09 to his arm and than to the phono preamp it sounded much louder on the same volume levels of preamplifier(Monolithic).
Listening to his setup with ZF3 I realized that there is not enough gain in the system giving a mushy dull and shallow sound but I couldn't understand why... Can the output voltage decrease within the age of a cartridge(7y.o)?
Or can I assume that the cartridge sustained a damage and needs a re-placement...?