Best cartridge for SME 5 Tonearm?

What would be the best cartridge for an SME5 Tonearm,using an SME20 Table....thanks

Anything under $5k (used or new)

rapogee06-25-2014 11:35am

syntax Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,193 posts 06-26-2014 at 06:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Acoustical Systems "The Archon" A Game Changer
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 06-26-2014 at 04:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My vote would go to Lyra.
rapogee OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 256 posts 06-27-2014 at 07:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Archon, $4k looks impressive. I have to do some homework and see, looks heavy :) - Thanks for the suggestion Syntax
bpoletti Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,525 posts 06-28-2014 at 04:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think the question is what cart matches up well with the SME V, not what cartridge people like. When that is considered, the list shortens quite a bit.
rapogee OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 256 posts 06-29-2014 at 12:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes absolutely, I know that the V and SMW12 will work very differently with different cartridges based on the length. I need the best mechanically working cartridge for the SMEV and only then, after I can make choice on the preference. Thanks for that point.