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New Cartridge or New Stylus

Dear all,

I’m running a Sumiko Oyster with the original stylus on a Project turntable.  Curious what you think would have the greatest impact for improved dynamics and sound clarity for ~$150:

LP Gear ViVid Line Upgrade stylus for Sumiko Oyster Cartridge

or

Sumiko Rainier Cartridge

or 

Grado Green3 Cartridge

 

Thanks!

leemaze
leemaze OP
341 posts
 

@yogiboy can you tell me more why you recommend replacing the stylus on the Sumiko Oyster?  I do enjoy the Oyster's sound signature.  But wish it had a little more grunt and boogie.

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yogiboy
6,193 posts
 

Because you like the sound signature! Why take a chance with another cartridge that you never heard? You might be taking a step backwards if you change. BTW, how old is the cartridge that you are now using ?

leemaze OP
341 posts
 

@yogiboy at least 10+ years old.  But probably has less than 1000 hours on it

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yogiboy
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Here ya go!

https://allforturntables.com/2023/09/08/how-many-years-does-a-stylus-last/

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