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Cartridge for Rega RP3 or RP6 in AN system

Hi,
I'm one of the many getting back into vinyl. My budget for a turntable is 1000 Dollars, so I am thinking of getting a Rega RP3 or a used RP6. Let me know if there's anything significantly better for $1000.

The Rega Exact cartridge seems fine, but the cartridge is a really important element, so I am very interested in hearing with experience in using different quality cartridges on the RP3. My budget for the cartridge is 600 Dollars.

My system:
Audio Note Meishu amplifier, Audio Note J speakers, Audio Note Spe speaker cables, Sogon signal cable

My budget for a phono stage is $1000 and I'm considering a Croft Acoustics, but perhaps also just a Rega Phono MM.

Musical preferences: Classical music from all time periods, lots of acoustic jazz, country, bluegrass.

Thanks in advance

Fred
fabsound

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adam18
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Most of my vinyl musical pleasure comes from small ensemble acoustic jazz ..... for me, to my ears, in my room, and within the context of my system, the Nagaoka MP-150 is a beautiful match for my Rega P3-24. I started with the Exact 2, but after the cantilever snapped off, I was forced to buy a new cartridge. The guys at Needle Doctor recommended the Nagaoka, and I am extremely happy with it. Please take a look at my system ..... The sound of music is sublime.
adam18
670 posts
 
Hi Fred .... I applaud your decision to go with the Nagaoka. It really matches quite well with the Rega arm, and it's a great pick-up for acoustic jazz, country, bluegrass and classical music. Please let us know how things work out. And a little piece of advice ..... once you're all set up and your system is singing its sweet songs ... forget about "all the stuff," and just sit back, relax, and enjoy the music ! Happy Listening.
adam18
670 posts
 
Hey Matt ... I totally agree with your first 12/28 post. Yes, stuff is good ! I'm simply voicing my opinion that once "the stuff" is all set, then it's time to sit back and enjoy the music. In reply to your second 12/28 post, as you can see from the 8/12 entry on my system page, I'm now using the Nagaoka. I'm not implying the the Nagaoka is better or worse than any other pick-up ... I'm only saying that I am enjoying the Nagaoka as much as I enjoyed my original Exact, but for a lot less money.
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