An old Thorens TD125 MkII with SME 3009 or a Linn Sondek with Ittok ?

I dont want to spend more than a few hundred (500 TOPS) for the cartridge either, including replacement styli..

Opinions ?

Thanks

cakyol12-19-2018 3:59am

noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,177 posts 12-22-2018 at 03:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I ran a Nagaoka MP11 and an Ortofon MC3 fine. If you want a big bang for the buck, a Nag MP110 will sound great for $110.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,177 posts 12-21-2018 at 05:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 I had a 160 and LP12 beat that. LP12/Ittok is better. Make sure it is at least a Valhalla model (no big red button)