cjmice1 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I'm looking for recommendations for a replacement cartridge based upon the equipment in my profile. I would prefer one in the $300 - $400 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 thats a nice price range, you will get many opinions on this one, i am prone to the sumiko blue point, at that price range you could even gt the blue point special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 CM, I guess I am kind of blind, but somehow I cannot find info on your current system. Anyway, I still believe that the Garrott P-77 is a great MM cartridge. Available at the www.needledoctor.com, but as been stated above: there are other options around....I just think this one IS hard to beat . Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I don't see anything in the profile either ! I really like my Goldring Eroica H high output MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotbuck Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Greetings, In my own system I've used the following cartridges with the following "results": * Sumiko Blue Point Special - Airy top end with a bit of "fizz" on cymbal crashes; extended bass but a bit lean in the mid-bass; good output. Re-tip is expensive. * Sure V15 - Smooth highs and mids; punchy bass; decent output. Re-tip is moderate. * Ortofon OM5E - High output, very dynamic, clear and precise highs and mids; perhaps not as "refined" as the Sure or as "hi-fi" as the Sumiko. Re-tip is inexpensive. Of course, everyone's results and expectations will vary, but of the three cartridges I've used I greatly prefer Ortofon. The OM5E is their least expensive cartridge - about $80 as I recall - and I prefer it to the more expensive Sumiko and Sure. (Soon I'll be getting Ortofon's best moving-magnet cartridge, which will cost no more than the Sumiko and Sure.) The advice about the Needle Doctor is good - you'll see a wide variety of cartridges along with intelligent reviews. You'll also get a good idea of what will fit into your budget. Hope this helps... Take care, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmice1 Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 Sorry about missing the profile. I'm running Forte (Threshold)Class A electronics through 1983 Klipschorns w/ recently added ALK crossovers. The turntable is a JVC with a 17 year old Japanese, moving coil cartridge marketed by Klipsch back in the middle 80's. The pre-amp has the ability to use either MC or MM cartridges. Does the fact that I'm considering single ended tube amps as an addition to the system make a difference in the selection of the cartridge? Any input would be greatly appreciated Later this week, I'll post my experiences with the crossover project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmice1 Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 Sorry about missing the profile. I'm running Forte (Threshold)Class A electronics through 1983 Klipschorns w/ recently added ALK crossovers. The turntable is a JVC with a 17 year old Japanese, moving coil cartridge marketed by Klipsch back in the middle 80's. The pre-amp has the ability to use either MC or MM cartridges. Does the fact that I'm considering single ended tube amps as an addition to the system make a difference in the selection of the cartridge? Any input would be greatly appreciated Later this week, I'll post my experiences with the crossover project. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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