Need advice for a replacement phono cartridge


So, the cleaners destroyed my phono cartridge yesterday while dusting even though I'd cautioned them against dusting my stereo. Absolutely sick about it. Anyway, I need to get a replacement cartridge so I need advice on one that is of equal quality or better. The destroyed cartridge is a Transformation Axia which is no longer made. Thanks in advance!

My system:

VPI Prime turntable, Sutherland Little Loco phono amp, Luxman L509X amp, Revel F208 speakers, two Sumiko S10 subs

michobr59

Showing 1 response by boothroyd

There’s been some very good suggestions with regards to retippers & keeping your Transfiguration in in rotation.

As far as replacement, which most likely has already been accomplished since this thread is 2 months old, I’d recommend the Mutech Hayabusa as it’s similar in voicing to the original Transfiguration Proteus, has outstanding performance with the Loco and most importantly seems rather immune to tonearm reflections for highly consistent performance.