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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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rzado
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Schorly,

Great components and system. I had the ASR Basis Exclusive for 3 years, and was very happy with it.

In terms of pricing, are you only interested in new cartridges, or is used OK?

In terms of my experience, the Shelter 90x was a great pairing, as was the Zyx Universe (although this may be a bit out of your price range unless used). I would not recommend the Urushi (black) - too rich a sound. The best combo I found (in the context of my system) was the Ortofon A90, although I suspect the Dynavector XV-1 would be a solid pairing as well.

Best of luck.
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