Basis 1400 with Rega arm need new cartridge.


Hello all, 

 I have had my Basis and Benz Micro cartridge for over 15 years.  My vinyl still sounds good, but I'm thinking my cartridge is getting a little long in the tooth and it maybe time to look for its replacement.  The arm is a Rega 900.  Anyone out there with a similar setup that could offer suggestions?  I would like to spend in the $1000-1500 dollar range.  Phono preamp is Rockford Fosgate Signature V2.  Thanks in advance for any replies.  
jrun

Showing 1 response by tomic601

I had a 1400 w Rega arm, AJ tuned and rewired on a Ginko base. Tried 4-5 carts Over my time w table: Grado Sonata II, Glider H, glider Rosewood and then Lyra Delos. I still have a Delos - fantastically neutral. They are $1,850 maybe less.

iF you don’t have the table on an isolation base the $ on cartridge upgrades is mostly wasted - the Ginko was acceptable until I got a HRS base - wow ! About $1,200
then get your Glider rebuilt by Soundsmith- I had that done eventually with both Benz I mentioned above.

enjoy the music, May the genius AJ Rest In Peace!!!

jim