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Cartridge Recommendations

Recently broke my Clearaudio Virtuoso and looking for a replacement. Instead of spending 575 for a replacement I am considering a different cart. My modest system:

VPI HW-19jr w/upgraded platter
Jelco 750 arm
PS Audio gcph

Currently using a Denon DL-110 as my backup. Was thinking maybe trying the Denon 304 or Denon 103R or and upgrading it but not sure if I need a step up transformer? Should I stick to a MM maybe the Ortofon 2M black?
nhs

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rauliruegas
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Dear Nhs: Good that your Virtuoso broken because you have a great opportunity to re-tip with a better cantilever/stylus that the stock one that's not really good.

The Virtuoso Wood motor IMHO is an stellar one and when you make that re-tip no one of the Denons ( including the DL-S1 ) could beat it and many of the top LOMC ones neither.

Of course you can go with other cartridge but to be near the Virtuoso Wood re-tipped maybe you have to invest over 4K for the cartridge alone and you need to change your phonoline stage and your TT too.

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Nhs: This is very good alternative to fix your Virtuoso. This is where Nandric fixed and up date his Virtuoso's:

http://www.schallplattennadeln.de/

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Bifwynne: Good to read you are really enjoying yours Clearaudio cartridges. Agree, CA are a lot better that we can imagine and very competitive with almost any cartridge out there.

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.
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