Nagaoka has superb bass and dynamics. Check out these reviews.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhSFP0PJCE4
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U5ANqGccmk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhSFP0PJCE4
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U5ANqGccmk
Looking for cartridge for VPI traveler
Prefer to keep cost lower than $300. Found the cartridges below in that price range but have no idea if they're good match for tonearm on the traveler. Read somewhere I should be looking for a low compliance, higher damping cartridge for the Traveler tonearm.
*Ortofon 2m Blue
*Soundsmith Otello
*AT VM540ML
*AT AT440mlb
Are any of the cartridges above a good match? Looking for a clean sound leaning towards warm.
*Ortofon 2m Blue
*Soundsmith Otello
*AT VM540ML
*AT AT440mlb
Are any of the cartridges above a good match? Looking for a clean sound leaning towards warm.
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Thanks for your responses. Based on the above responses and having Klipsch Heresy III speakers, Nagaoka may be the way to go to bring a warmer full body sound for rock music? Does the Nagaoka have good bass and dynamics? @donvito - just want to make sure I don't buy a cartridge that doesn't go with my tonearm but based on your comment, medium to high compliance is fine. |
Why do you want a low compliance cartridge? VPI sold that table with a Grado Gold which is not a low compliance cartridge! Here is a review! https://www.stereophile.com/content/vpi-industries-traveler-turntable |
I highly, highly recommend a Nagaoka MP150. https://www.lpgear.com/product/NAGAOKAMP150.html If too pricey then the MP110 https://www.lpgear.com/product/NAGAOKAMP110.html I own and enjoy both! |