I have a similar LP12 set up, incuding the Ekos arm. Hafve used Linn K18 and Klyde. While the Linn cartridges are def. easy to set up on the Ekos/LP12, I am not altogether convinced. My biggest issue is how they track mono or older stereo LP's. The rig is awesome with good audiophile vinyl and most cheap pressings, but I have a lot of problems with some mono LP's (even a couple of JVC MoFi's), and the noise level on some vintage Shaded Dogs and Mercury's is distracting (I use a Linto phono pre, so the gain SHOULD be adequate to the cartridge. BTW, my LP's are scrupulously clean (VPI 17 F) and the cartridge is correctly set up. Net, I am shopping around for a higher output cartidge (the Klyde puts out 0.4 mV) with potentially a different stylus geometry
cartridge suggestions w/ LP12
Using LP12 with lingo, trampolin, cirkus, etc... Am getting a new Ekos arm to replace Akito and would like thoughts on cartridges. Now using Benz Micro Glider. Phono stage is ARC PH3 SE and listen mostly to jazz and rock. Love tight,full bass but want very balanced presentation.
Thanks, Scott
Thanks, Scott