If you want to stay with current production, get the 2M Black stylus and use it on the Bronze's body, which should be the same. 2M Black is a spectacular cartridge. Chakster and Raul have all of the vintage recommendations covered.
Need help picking a cart for VPI Prime
Hey all, just got a new VPI Prime, replacing my ole HW19 mk3. Love it!
I have two carts that I’m listening to, an Ortofon 2m bronze and a Denon dl160.
Looking to upgrade or get a new stylus. Both are a bit old, though I haven’t played as may records before as I’m playing now :)
Since switching carts isn’t as easy as a head shell swap ( and no, I’m not buying another arm), quickly listening to the differences is not so quick.
But I find the Ortofon to be more “fun”
I mainly listen to rock, Bowie, Dire Straights, Sting, female vocals, Diana Krall, Carly Simon, Pink Floyd, jazz, etc (a bit of a mix).
I like detail, without too much bite(Focal 1008be2), vocals more towards the front, smooth mids, tight and deep bass. Basically I want everything, for it to sound real ;)
System
VPI prime Lehmann blackcube se2 Primaluna Dialogue Premium integrated Focal 1008be2
I’m looking at the Ortofon Black quintet (Harry says the prime arm was voiced with this cart, Hana SL,
Or go cheep and just bet another stylus for the Ortofon 2m bronze that I already have and like.
Any other suggestions would be great!
Thanks
mdr
I have two carts that I’m listening to, an Ortofon 2m bronze and a Denon dl160.
Looking to upgrade or get a new stylus. Both are a bit old, though I haven’t played as may records before as I’m playing now :)
Since switching carts isn’t as easy as a head shell swap ( and no, I’m not buying another arm), quickly listening to the differences is not so quick.
But I find the Ortofon to be more “fun”
I mainly listen to rock, Bowie, Dire Straights, Sting, female vocals, Diana Krall, Carly Simon, Pink Floyd, jazz, etc (a bit of a mix).
I like detail, without too much bite(Focal 1008be2), vocals more towards the front, smooth mids, tight and deep bass. Basically I want everything, for it to sound real ;)
System
VPI prime Lehmann blackcube se2 Primaluna Dialogue Premium integrated Focal 1008be2
I’m looking at the Ortofon Black quintet (Harry says the prime arm was voiced with this cart, Hana SL,
Or go cheep and just bet another stylus for the Ortofon 2m bronze that I already have and like.
Any other suggestions would be great!
Thanks
mdr