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ASR Basis Exclusive and WHICH MC cartridge??

Hi,
I am looking for the best solution regarding MC cartridge.
My analog front end consist of Kuzma Stabi Reference turntable with Kuzma Airline tonearm and ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamplifier.
Budget for cartridge is approxim. $2,000-2,500.
I have heard Benz Micro LP Ebony(which is more expansive)with the same Kuzma combo and Manley Steelhead phono pream and was great for my taste.
What do you think about Shelter 90x,Koetsu Urushi Tsugaru(black),Urushi Vermilion(red), Urushi Wajima(gold),ZYX cartrides which are in this price range, or something else?
ASR Basis Exclusive is solid state component and a little to the yin side of the spectrum(TAS review).

Thank you.
schorly

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kha
57 posts
 
HI Schorly,
as I do also posses a Kuzma Stabi Reference turntable with Kuzma Airline and a Stabi SD with Kuzma Airline,
I would try to consider the Takeda Myabi, Temper V,
or Koetsu Jade.
These MC Cartridge do perform well with the Kuzma Airline.

Best Regards Karl-Heinz
kha
57 posts
 
HI Schorly,

I am using two Stan-Klyne 7PX5 Phono-Pre .
If the price is to high for these other MC-Model's
try getting a ZYX FS 100 (System is in a low price range.)
Best regards
Karl-Heinz
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