AT33PTG/II upgrade? Compatible?

Currently running a Nagaoka MP-150 with the 200 stylus. Wondering is the AT33PTG/II is an upgrade or sideways move.

if an upgrade, is it compatible with the Technics GR ‘table and Sutherland 20/20?

been reading about compliance but it’s not making total sense to

me I’m afraid.

thanks in advance.

gochurchgo04-19-2022 4:06am

dover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,188 posts 04-19-2022 at 10:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Its a great choice - the AT33PTG/II is a great cartridge - I actually prefer it to the more expensive OC9 series. Compliance is not low - it is a little bit below medium - so should be fine on your TT. Gain & Loading are very configurable on your Sutherland via internal DIP switches and from what I can see you should be able to configure it for the AT. They recommend 100ohms minimum, but you can experiment above this and use your own ear. Best of luck, I've got a Nagaoka - the AT33 will be a significant upgrade. It is a very smooth cartridge in terms of sound balance.
dover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,188 posts 10-24-2022 at 08:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @gochurchgo Thats great - well done. Far warmer and supple than I expected. Precisely why I recommend it over the OC9 series. You want to set the tracking weight at the upper end, and then a couple of weeks when the suspension has loosened up drop the tracking weight into the middle and play with VTA again. More to come.