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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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noromance
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@tomic601 You're too kind! I reckon the OP will be back for the Naggy once that Ortofon starts spittin'!

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tomic601
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Brian the Bronze is good. Brother in law had that on an Ultradeck… well balanced w a bit of rock n roll happiness curve applied. 

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audphile1
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Smart choice to go with the rega spec cartridge. Enjoy!

jimbennet
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I would recommend AT VMN540ML. It performs easily against $500 cartridges..

elliottbnewcombjr
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OP

Given the size restriction of a REGA, Good choice, ought to sound darn good! You might have gone cheap knowing others would be using it, it's good to trust others, let's hope they continue to deserve your trust.

I have a friend with a high end system who bought his wife one of the cheapest TT/cartridges he could find, I shake my head whenever I think of it.

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