Why not just add a SUT to your current setup? Bob's Devices or a Silvercore are around $500 or so. I also have a Zu Audio/Denon 103 on one of my tables and that's what I would do. I really like mine also.
Cartridge Recommendations
I have a VPI Scout with a ZU/Denon DL103 mc cartridge. I am getting a new preamp that doesn't have provisions for a low output mc cartridge. I want to replace the cartridge with either a high output mc cartridge or a moving iron/magnet cartridge for less than 500.00 retail (new). I like the sound of my present cartridge as it plays all my old records well and rock sounds great with it.
Keeping all this in mind, I am open to suggestions to a cartridge that will work well with the JMW9 arm.
Thanks
Keeping all this in mind, I am open to suggestions to a cartridge that will work well with the JMW9 arm.
Thanks
Showing 3 responses by mofimadness
The Bob's Devices SUT is a 1:10 stepup. That will stepup your Zu/Denon 103 from .3mv to 3mv. It is listed with 20db of gain, not 10. That should be more than enough. Link is below: http://www.bobsdevices.com/15095.htm I would look for a used Silvercore "1 to 10" SUT. They retail for around $650, so a used one should be in your price range. IMHO, the (2) carts you list above are not as good as what you have. |
Bob, I have both a Denon AU-300 and a Denon AU-320 in my collection. I didn't recommend either because your budget was more than these sell for. The AU-320 will work just fine. I really do think the Bob's Device SUT and/or the Silvercore SUT are better sounding, but are more money. You should be fine. |