Best Cartridge for Less than $500


I have a SOTA Comet turntable with a Rega 300 tonearm and a Grado Gold cartridge. I would like to upgrade my cartridge and am looking for recommendations. My budget is $500. (The rest of my setup includes a Dynavector P75 phono-preamp and Aragon 8008BB power amp.)

Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by audiofeil

First, the Dynavector mentioned is above $500.

Second, I wouldn't expect much of an improvement, if any, from the Benz Ace. It is somewhat lean and thin sounding which is not unusual for inexpensive moving coils.

If you insist on spending money, find a better moving magnet. At the Ace's price there are a handful of choices that sound better.