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Cartridge suggestions.

Have a PBN Groovemaster turntable with SME 312s arm with a BAT VKP 10SE phonostage and am looking for a cartridge that will let me hear all the breathing a singer takes in and all the air around the cymbals. Want the musicians or the singers to have the proper size and its most important for bass to be tight and have good detail, above all clarity is my biggest concern. Budget not to exceed $8400. Currently have a benz micro LPS all comments are greatly appreciated.
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Jfrech

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syntax
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Zyx Universe I can do that and should be available for a good price. It is also very uncritical To Arms.
Lyra Delos is also a serious cart, independent from price.
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jfrech
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You have a great system...I'd try a few phono preamps...what you're missing maybe in the phono stage based on your descriptors...any my experience with the VKP10SE vs the Nagra.

On your list, I'd put"

Nagra VPS/VFS (VFS add on a must)
ARC Ref 2
Boulder 1008 (since you have XLR input cable..you might really like this one, I almost bought this stage - but had to switch cables to...)
Allnic H3000

I bet I am missing a few...just listing the ones I have heard and enjoy...

If want to stick with the cartridge route...The Lyra's are what I use and should help you on your criteria also...
stevecham
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Any Lyra cartridge
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