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That's a good path to take. Good luck!
That's a good path to take. Good luck!
Mono cartridge recommendation
Ok, so tomorrow, my TNT will be getting a new baby brother. I'd like to get a mono cartridge for it, my budget for now is up to $1K, less is better but not strictly necessary.
I'm open to MC, MI, or MM carts, but I generally prefer MCs. My Herron VTPH-2A can handle pretty much anything. I also have a few SUTs too to play around with.
I tend to gravitate toward extremely neutral cartridges, so that's a consideration. I know everyone's system is different and will have different opinions on what constitutes neutral.
I have a couple of tonearms of various masses, so matching shouldn't be an issue. I've seen ATs, Hanas, Ortofons, and a few others in that range, but I don't have an opportunity to audition any of them before purchase.
My system:
Phono preamp: Herron VTPH-2A
Preamp: Balanced Audio Technology VK-30SE
Amp: Bryston 4B SST2
Speakers Magnepan 1.7i
Among other things...
I'm hoping the collective intelligence of the group will help me find a good match. So, what are your impressions of various mono cartridges in this price range?
I'm open to MC, MI, or MM carts, but I generally prefer MCs. My Herron VTPH-2A can handle pretty much anything. I also have a few SUTs too to play around with.
I tend to gravitate toward extremely neutral cartridges, so that's a consideration. I know everyone's system is different and will have different opinions on what constitutes neutral.
I have a couple of tonearms of various masses, so matching shouldn't be an issue. I've seen ATs, Hanas, Ortofons, and a few others in that range, but I don't have an opportunity to audition any of them before purchase.
My system:
Phono preamp: Herron VTPH-2A
Preamp: Balanced Audio Technology VK-30SE
Amp: Bryston 4B SST2
Speakers Magnepan 1.7i
Among other things...
I'm hoping the collective intelligence of the group will help me find a good match. So, what are your impressions of various mono cartridges in this price range?