cartridge for Nottingham spacedeck / spacearm ho


Any recommendations for a cartridge for a Nottingham spacedeck / space arm. I had heard great things about ZYX and was looking at their lower line (bloom fuji), but I believe my audio research ph2 phono pre needs a high output cartridge. SHelter looks low output as well. Looking for something with good presence and engaging (slight lean to warmth over analytical, that would mate well with the spacedeck, thanks. Last cartridge was a Sumiko BLue Point Special I didn't care for. Budget 1k ish.

would it be worth getting a step up pre?

thanks
Tom
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my ARC ph2 had 48 db of gain

I've been doing a little homework of late, ouch

I'm wondering is the high output MM/MC cartridges like Benz Glider, Dyna 20XH, Benz Glider 2 or Sumiko Blackbird the way to go? Or am I missing some major magic only obtainable from low output mc.

Should I forgo the ARC ph2 for something with higher output or use a step up transformer like the Bent Audio Mu ($825) with the PH2? The ZYx, Shelter and Lyra cartridges all sound interesting but are .6 mv or less.

any other phono pre's or step ups to consider? thanks

then again I could spend additional money on a Loricraft record cleaner if a high output MM/MC cartridge will be engaging enough with strong tonal balance, detail and prat.

Queg - thanks for the input - di dyou go with the high or low gain version of the Fuji? the Lundahl is this the K&K version?, do you know if it can be hardwired in avoiding another interconnect? Are you using the spacearm or something else?

thanks

tom