Based on the intent of this setup, I’d just go with the best possible Rega cartridge in that price range and call it a day. Simple setup, no shims needed, decent sound, easy to use.
Cartridge recommendation for a Rega Planar 3 with a RB330 tonearm with Rega dust cover?
Budget is $200 to $500. Preamp phono inputs available in likely use descending order are a Conrad Johnson PV-5, an original Musical Surroundings Phonomena and an Audio Research SP16. Speakers are either Thiel CS 3.5 or KEF LS50 Meta. The room measures 12' W X 22' L X 8' H. The speakers will be on the short wall. Also, are there any negatives to adding shims to the RB330 to get the correct VTA? Thank you for your suggestions.
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This is why providing all the info up front is important. Get a cartridge with an easily and economically replaceable stylus. I don’t think you can replace Rega styluses (except the Carbon). Nagaoka MP-110.
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MP-110 is affordable, great sonic value and pretty sturdy @noromance for the win ps I keep one in my travel setup troubleshooting case and have loaned as a bridge many many times.. It’s home is a flat rate usps box… |
just found this concise collection of stylus shape/cantilever material info, it's worth a careful read IMO. https://snvinyl.co.uk/Hitachi-DS-ST-40-Shibata-Stylus-for-Cartridge-DSST40-MT10-1
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I have decided to get the Ortofon 2MR Bronze from my locale stereo store because it meets Rega's mounting specs, has a replaceable stylus, the technical features I want and they will set up the table. I want to thank neonknight for help guiding me through my decision making process and clarifying what I need and want. I want to thank everyone else for their research and suggestions. Elliott your research is amazing! |
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