£1k is a good budget for an MC. Don’t feel limited on cartridges to just Rega over VTA - either get spacers or a Ringmat with vta adjustment as they apparently go really well with the RP8. For £1k I’m sure u can get the Shelter 301 or the cheapest Zyx. I have a Monster Sigma Genesis 2000 which is from the same maker as Zyx and absolutely love it. I also have a Shelter 501 mk2 and guess the 301 is cut from the same cloth
1st cartridge upgrade on 1st TT
Hey everyone,
I am looking to upgrade my 1st cartridge on my 1st TT.
A few years ago, I got into vinyl with a Rega RP8. Left it completely stock and just enjoyed the vinyl experience. Read and learned a lot. Still lots to learn!
I had been pondering an upgrade to a MM cartridge for a while.
The stock Exact cartridge got damaged during a recent move. Guess it's time to stop pondering and find a replacement.
Any RP 8 owners have suggestions?
Listening to mostly classical and jazz.
Not sure what to budget for this. Perhaps up to around $1k.
Thanks!