An easy recommendation is the Hana SL mc ($750). This has the Shibata stylus for superior detail retrieval. It is my choice for an mc cartridge under $1K. After that the skies the limit!
MM Cartridge to MC Cartridge
Hi All. First post. I’m thinking about moving from a MM cartridge to an MC cartridge. I hesitate a bit, because about a year ago I moved from an inexpensive MM cartridge to an expensive MM cartridge and noticed little difference. My vinyl system consists of:
Rega Planar P3 with Rega Exact Mk 2 cartridge
McIntosh MP100 phono preamp
McIntosh MA252 integrated amp
Budget is less than $1k. Thinking Rega Ania MC cartridge because reviews are positive and install easy.
Do you think this change will be worthwhile? Suggestions?
-Doug
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@williewonka : you are right about matching the cartridge compliance with the arm mass. Low compliance needs a heavier arm. High compliance needs a lighter arm. This relates to the resonance frequency of the arm/cartridge combination - ideally below 10 hz.. |
@mijostyn : I disagree that one must spend thousands for a good sounding mc cartridge! The venerable DL103 wouldn't have held its esteemed status among audiophiles if it didn't sound good! Of course the higher-priced Denon MC's offer a more refined sound! |