Dover, Have you heard the MP700 in a venue where you could compare it to the MP500? I am tempted by the MP700, too.
SL-1200GME Turntable
Hey vinyl world!
What cartridge would be a good contender to pair up with my brand new Technics SL-1200GME ? Looking for a good one as my BAT VK-33SE preamp and Pass X-150.8 amp are total Titans. The Thiel speakers are always up to the task.
I use a separate VTL tube phono stage TP2.5 ,1st version .
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I have only heard the MP700 via a clip sent to me by someone - but from what I could hear it is impressive - its a major redesign from the MP500 much less rolled off at the top ( Nagaokas own comments ), from what I heard via recorded clip it is very neutral, very transparent - a lot more revolving than the 500 - boron cantilever and micro ridge stylus. What I heard was an effortless presentation along with transparency. I'm also toying with the idea of getting one for my second turntable at some stage. |
One last question here before I begin looking at vendors, Will I need a specific step up transformer to get the best sound from the Tube phono stage that I have? It's a really early version model and the circuit board inside doesn't appear to have any gain or impedance adjustments whatsoever. just 2 small jumpers to switch between MC or MM I don't know if a step up transformer is needed for MC , I would think that less is better frankly
In the manual it has "Gain listed at 60db (MC)" Signal to noise 70db (MC) Thank you |
@velocityofhue - I've got a Technics SL1200G and it pairs great with my Hana Umami Red cart; no stepup transformer needed for my Herron Audio tube phono stage, the volume I set it not much more than it was for my previous Clearaudio MM cart. |
"In the manual it has "Gain listed at 60db (MC)" Your phonostage is ready for .5mv LOMC Look at higher performance Audio Technica -ART9 or 20 Audio Technica - AT-ART9XI Dual MC Phono Cartridge - Music Direct Audio Technica - AT-ART20 Dual MC Phono Cartridge - Music Direct Lyra Lyra - Delos MC Phono Cartridge - Music Direct Lyra - Delos MC Phono Cartridge - Music Direct If I spent $7K on a table, I certainly would look at more upscale carts than the AT33 or Nagaoka suggested. Good carts, but you can do much better. Based on your expenditure, you're not too concerned with "bang for buck/value."
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