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cartridge recommendations: SL1200 mk2

hi,

anyone have cartridge recommendations or which ones work best for a stock SL1200 mk2? my budget is in the $300 range which i think is an adequate budget for this level of TT. i'll wait on the hi level carts until i upgrade my TT in a few months.

anyone have feedback on the KAB/ortofon custom carts?
lots of talk about the denon DL-160 as well.

thanks
agypsy
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nrenter
765 posts
 
I'm pretty happy with a DL-160 on my SL-1200, and having listened to it head-to-head with a DL-110, I feel it's worth the premium.
analog_soul
44 posts
 
Get Ortofon 2M Blue for MM of Ortofon Samba/Salsa if MC. Mates well for direct drive TT. Enjoy
vinyladdict
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The absolute best I've run on my KAB SL-1200MK2SE is the Jico SAS-MM1 cartridge available fo $240 shipped. Do a google search for it and you'll find it.

The other more well known alternative is the already mentioned AT-150MLx.
vinyladdict
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Forgot to comment on the KAB carts. I've owned the KAB Ortofon 30 and 40. They are good carts but are greatly bettered by the others mentioned.
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davvie
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If your interested in a moving coil...I recommend the Audio Technica AT33PTG..price is at the top of your range.
$383.61 ,plus shipping.
You have to order this direct from Japan..but it's well worth it.imo

http://www.joynetmall.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=60_64_267&products_id=506
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