New SL1210GR enroute. Need cart recommendations
I'm getting ready to send my Fluance RT85 back. It has the Ortofon 2M Blue. I've been using their preamp but I have a Vincent PHO-300 on the way. Amp is a Willsenton R8. Speakers are Joseph Audio RM25XL.
What should I be looking at for a cartridge? Who or where should I be looking as a vendor?
I don't listen to Rap or Classical but everything else is on the table. I'm sending the Fluance back because I had a new album (Amos Lee 45 master from Acoustic Sounds) with sibilance on two tracks. As I read about the possible causes of sibilance, it led to to different tables. The 1210GR seemed to be well regarded.
Thanks for any help.
They slip right on, 1 turn of your tonearm , and good and tight, ready for skate calibration, leveling, and your off. give 1 a try, if you don’t say “WOW, that is great!” After a couple lps to break in the cart, I will be amazed! plus they are not as easily skipped, or flying to the label if lightly bumped give one a try, they sound great! Especially the new upgraded night club with better sound geared toward the audio enthusiast/phile. |
@knotscott I’m using Joseph Audio RM25XL’s. I just ordered the MP500. Came to $660 with shipping. Unfortunately, it’s on backorder CDJapan and won’t ship for 2-4 weeks. I guess I’ll have something to look forward to! @arcticdeth I’m going to pick up one of your reccomended carts as well. I’ve never set up a new cartridge. The 2M Blue came at up and just needed screwed onto the arm. What tools do you guys recommend that I pick up? I'd hate to screw something up... Also, any recommendations for a second headshell? |
Stock headshells are descent. the concorde just slips on the tonearm, and you righty tightly the screw on the headshell to tighten the cartridge on tonearm. Easy Peazy it will take you a little time to set up your tonearm for height, weight, get level, set anti skate, etc.
enjoy, keep us informed
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I've had my SL-1210GR for a few weeks now. You DO NOT have to oil the spindle every few years. And the reason people buy the GR and the G is that they are very reliable. Anyway, to answer your question: the AT- 33ptg/2 or the AT33Sa are great cartridges in the $600-769 price range. Those are the 2 I have personal experience with. |
