Cartridge for Linn Axis/Akito turntable.


Hi all,

I own a Linn Axis/Akito and am in the market for a cartridge. I listen mainly to Jazz and female vocals. My system is a Bat hybrid integrated with Wireworld Gold Eclipse cables and Magnepans.

Would consider MM or MC...and it is mainly to listen to records that I have,..I don't seem to have buying high-buck 45rpm new pressings in mind, and am considering reasonably priced cartridges...bang for the buck type.

Thanks.
whatjd

Showing 1 response by twl

I think that the Goldring 1042 would be a good choice. It is re-labeled by Linn as the Linn Adikt cartridge and sold as a good match for their turntables. About $350 retail. A Dynavector 10x4Mk2 is also good for about the same price. The 10x4 is a high output MC cartridge and may match well, or not, depending upon the gain selections in your phono stage.

For a lower price, you might consider a lower cost Goldring, or an Ortofon X5-MC. The Ortofon is a high output MC cartridge and it may match well, or not, with your phono section,depending on the gain selections provided on your phono section.