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$2k for new Cartridge Benz LP or......

Hi all,

I'm looking to change my cartridge and have the opportunity to trade my Benz Ruby 2 for an LP for $2k. I will be able to hear the LP but not in my system...and the system I will hear it in is significantly differnent so the excercise may be less than useful. I also have Helikon on hand but found it not as pleasing through the mid band as the Benz. It is sitting on the shelf with probably less than 200hrs on it.

What else is out there around the $2k mark that would have the ease through the mid band and some slam..I have refurbed stacked ESLs running back through a Berning ZH 270 or Futterman H3 or Various vintage amps to an Aesthetix Io Sig with VC & 2 supplies . Arm is an SMEV and Hovland MusicGroove 2.

$2K is a challenge I know.. but this is the ease of entry for the LP I'd really love an upper end Koetsu but the $$$ are not workable now..Thanks for any comments.
nkj

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rauliruegas
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Dear Nkj: The Ruby 2 is a very good cartridge and mates good with your V specially if you re-wired internally. The LP is a different cartridge, very good too but I preffer the Ruby 2.

No, I don't like the Koetsu Rosewood the Ruby 2 is far better. If you want a Koetsu you have to go for the Rosewood Signature Platinum.

Maybe you don't have to pay 2K for something different that you really like, here are some very good alternatives:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgcart&1145120698

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgcart&1143426655

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgcart&1142611400

and the Sumiko Celebration ( 1.5K. New. ). This one was voiced with the tonearm you have: great match.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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