[Cartidge / Needle Recs for Technics SL-1500 / Marantz 1060 / Forte's]

Hello!

 

Have found this forum a great help in the past, and have another question:

 

My current set up is a Technics SL-1500 with Ortofon OM 3E connected to a Marantz 1060 connected to Klipsch Forte's

 

I think my needle / cartridge needs replacement and am curious if people have any recommendations? Are the Ortofon 2M blue or red really worth it? Are there any needles/cartridges ideal for this set up??

 

Thanks for the help!

 

Michael

[Forte II w/ Marantz 2015 possible upgrade(s)]

still deciding between Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit (w/ Ortofon Blue and Acryllic platter, its a custom package a local retailer put together for a nice price) and Rega Planar (it takes me a long time to buy!)

[Forte II w/ Marantz 2015 possible upgrade(s)]

Nevermind, figured it out

[Forte II w/ Marantz 2015 possible upgrade(s)]

15 minutes ago, jimjimbo said:

You might want to post your general location so that other forum members in your area could help out.

I dont know how to add anything to my profile, it just says complete, but i dont know how to add a photo or location or my setup...

[Forte II w/ Marantz 2015 possible upgrade(s)]

1 minute ago, jimjimbo said:

 

I know what you mean, I've had both bad and good experiences through the bay....don't have any leads on a 1060 right now, but will keep on the lookout.  You might also consider a slightly larger Marantz such as a 2252B or a Pioneer SX-850 or SX-950, depending on your budget.  From a DAC perspective, the Schiit products present some great value all the way through their line.

 

Thanks, appreciate it! I really like how simple the 1060 looks.

 

The DAC stuff confuses me but have been thinking about it for a while, I get the concept but trying to figure out how to listen to / playback digital not having to control it through my computer...feel like buying an ipod touch might work, but then you need a dock, whatever stupid dongle, a cable from that to the DAC plus whatever audioquest (or similar level) cables out of there, and I'm not even sure how much better itll sound...

[Forte II w/ Marantz 2015 possible upgrade(s)]

Thanks, I saw you posted one for sale about a year ago in these forums that looked great, do you have any leads on one? I see them for sale on ebay regularly but have had some less than pleasant experiences buying home audio equipment through them..

[Forte II w/ Marantz 2015 possible upgrade(s)]

Hello,

 

Still semi newish to this forum!

 

I'm moving into a new place, and naturally feel the urge to upgrade my system. I currently have a pair of Forte IIs with a Marantz 2015 (the baby).

 

Am curious if you'd consider the 2230 or 1060 an upgrade / would there be a logical step up (receiver wise, i love my speakers too much!) from where im at?

 

Lastly any recommendations on DACs, I listen mostly to records, but I was looking to upgrade my digital audio too and saw someone suggest the schiit modi

 

Thanks in advance!

[Turntable for Forte II / Marantz 2015 combo]

Hello,

 

Pretty much everything I've read has said that the Rega Planar 2 or 3 and the Pro-ject debut carbon and X1 are the best turntables for under $1000 (my approximate range)

 

Is there one of the above that is the obvious choice or should i search for a vintage turntable?

 

I have a decent set up , marantz 2015 receiver and klipsch forte II floor standing speakers

 

Would love to hear your thoughts, thanks!