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Cartridge for Sony PS-X6

I recently purchased a Sony PS-X6 that came with a Grado ZT+ cartridge. The cartridge sounds okay but I’m fairly certain I could improve the sound with another cartridge. I’m looking in the $100-125 range. From my initial research the Nagaoka MP110 or the Sumiko Pearl look good to me. Would either of these work well with this turntable? Or perhaps I should just move up the Grado line. Any suggestions are appreciated.

The rest of my system is a Luxman 505ux integrated and Dynaudio Special 25 speakers. I don't want anything too bright on top or too boomy on the bottom end. 
jimmymac
hossfly10
8 posts
 

If you don't want bright, stay away from the Ortofon 2M red.

I had one on my Sony PS-X5 for a couple years, and bit the bullet to buy a Denon DL-110.

It is more than you want to spend, but it sounds amazingly good, and is a really good match for my TT. I believe you would be well served to save up a few more $$$ and spring for one. Of course this is just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth.


schubert
7,386 posts
 
Nag MP 110 was the bomb on my PS-X5
jimmymac OP
98 posts
 
Thanks for the responses. I've read great things about the Denon but it's just more than I want to spend right now. Glad to hear the Nag MP110 worked well with the PS_X5. That's probably the direction I'm heading. 

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