worthwhile cartridge upgrade Nottingham Spacedeck


I had a cartridge accident with my Nottingham Spacedeck / Spacearm a while back and it looks like an ideal time to upgrade. I am running this into an ARC PH2 so I believe I need a high output mc. The last cartridge was a Sumiko Blue Plate Special (nice but nothing earth shattering).

Been doing a little research on the gon but must admit it's a bit over my head. I'm fairly new to analog so please help steer me in the right direction.

I read alot of nice things on the ZYX and Lyra cartridges but not sure if my arm/table would even be up to the task for a $1,500-$2000 investment. The more I read here the more my table seems entry level. I also have a curious 13 year old son around the house so that turntable investment on the wall is always vulnerable.

I listen to a lot of 60's jazz and rock. Neutrality, imaging and good handling of acoustic harmonics would be nice.

Thanks

Tom
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Showing 1 response by rauliruegas

Dear Tom: Well I have to disagree with Jaybo about the Sumiko's competitive subject, they have at least two great cartridges that at its level price has no competition: Blackbird ( high output ) and Celebration ( low output ). Both can meet your music sound priorities, with a more refined/sofisticated sound reproduction on the Celebration, this one can compete easily with cartridges in the 2.5K-3.5K price range.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.