Raul,
I have been using the 2002e for 7 years and, three years ago, managed to buy six more MA 2002e carts (in fine condition) for a good price, so I have enough of these to last a few years! This is what's creating my struggle. I'm contemplating whether I should try something new, but it needs to be a substantial upgrade, considering the further expense and the full stock of 2002e's I own. I just don't know how much better and at what price point do these newer carts begin to significantly surpass the performance of the 2002e.
You listed the Dynavector XV-1 and Ortofon A-90, $5200 and $4200 respectively. That's at least 40 times higher than I paid for the 2002e. How do you feel the 2002e compares to these higher end carts from Dynavector and Ortofon. Also, is the Nagaoka you suggest a significant upgrade or just marginally better? I know individual perceptions may vary, but I'm really interested in your thoughts.
--Austin
I have been using the 2002e for 7 years and, three years ago, managed to buy six more MA 2002e carts (in fine condition) for a good price, so I have enough of these to last a few years! This is what's creating my struggle. I'm contemplating whether I should try something new, but it needs to be a substantial upgrade, considering the further expense and the full stock of 2002e's I own. I just don't know how much better and at what price point do these newer carts begin to significantly surpass the performance of the 2002e.
You listed the Dynavector XV-1 and Ortofon A-90, $5200 and $4200 respectively. That's at least 40 times higher than I paid for the 2002e. How do you feel the 2002e compares to these higher end carts from Dynavector and Ortofon. Also, is the Nagaoka you suggest a significant upgrade or just marginally better? I know individual perceptions may vary, but I'm really interested in your thoughts.
--Austin