Thanks for the input folks, I will research the options mentioned. To be more specific, I currently run a Grado Aeon3 (love it), a DV XX2 MkII (superb cartridge for the price) and a Koetsu Urushi Wajima (which sadly is all wrong for my system - too much mid emphasis and rolled off highs mated to the sound of my system which is already warm and lush sounding was a bad move). My speakers are upgraded to modern spec Shahinian Obelisks (Omni directional), Hagerman Trumpet MC phono pre (I love this little guy, it ads a lush mid even with tube rolling), Rogue Audio pre/amp. Given the presentation of the Obelisks and the tone of my system I think an open sounding, resolving cartridge will fit in nicely. I’d love to see if I can trade my low hour’s Koetsu for something of that quality so consider that price wise. Any other info I can provide please let me know and thanks all! - Rich
Recommended a highly resolving cartridge
Hi all, all tube system that is warm with a good midrange presence inherently. I’m looking for a cartridge that offers high detail / resolution and wide / deep soundstage. This is on a stock SL-1200G TT. On a side note, if anyone has experience “upgrading” the stock tonearm on a G please chime in. I’ve read conflicting reports of the merits of such a move, and while I’m very happy with the tone of my TT and am not looking to move off of it, I am curious about a tonearm swap (must allow for headshell swapping).
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@billstevenson Thanks for the comments regarding the 1200G arm, my hunch was it’s perfect for me so I appreciate the confirmation! 🍻 |
anybody wanting a bargain and willing to take a risk The specs for this cart are these:
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