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Help with NEW MC cartridge putchase

I am certain that this question has come up before, but here it goes again. I would like to purchase a good quality MC cartridge to go with my tube phono stage (40 db of gain). The rest of my equipment are all based on tubes and I use SET amps. I currently am using the ClearAudio Aurum Beta S model, which is a MM cartridge. But I want to experience-- hopefully towards a positive direction--the sound of the MC cartridge. I am not looking for anything that costs an arm and a leg. No more than $750. If you have any suggestions, I would really appreciate it. Thank you
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classical_man
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Twl,

Are you really believe there is a big difference between two tonarm (e. g.: audioquest PT5.0 vs VPI's JMW) or
two turnable ( e.g. VPI MK3 vs TNT)? I know they have a big difference on price but not able to distinguish sound after playing a few same LP with same MC. Is there anyway that people like me will able to identify these music difference on tonearm or turnable?
I thought if you get a very good MC then you will get great sound. That is my personal opinion. Am I wrong? Please let me know.

Best regards.

Jeff
classical_man
9 posts
 
Jim and Twl

Thanks for your comments. I have VPI MK3 turntable with audioquest PT5.0 tonearm and Monster Alpha II HO cartridge with nomial output 1.5mV(high output of Moving Coil). My audio env. :preamp - SYRAH, Amp- ARC VT100 and Speaker- Aerial 10T. How can I improve the quality of sound "significantly" by upgrading the combination of tonearm and cartridge under $1200.00? Any suggestions?
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