Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation


Hello All!

I need a recommendation on a new moving magnet phono cartridge. 

Here's my system:

Roksan Radius 5 (I think MK1 or 2) turntable 
Creek Evolution 100A integrated amplifier with Creek Sequel MM board
PSB Imagine T2 loudspeakers 

The Roksan came with a Roksan Corus Black MM cartridge, which was likely a Goldring manufactured cart.  It was great!  The stylus broke off after about 8 years use. 

I was wondering about the following but am open to all recommendations: 

Clearaudio Maestro (yikes! It's $1200)
Ortofon 2m Black
Goldring carts similar to Corus
Audio Technica AT150MLX

Any insight and recommendations will be super appreciated!

PS:   Sequel 40 mk2 MM Phono pre-amp is the device specifically suited for most types of Moving Magnet cartridges, with an output between 3.5 to 5mV and a matching impedance of 47k Ohms.
jbhiller

Showing 1 response by peeweekiwi

Following this with interest. I've just sold my DV20X2.Perhaps not the smartest move as I have no criticism of it in my RP10, at all. BUT, having seen the performance I can get from cartridges much, much further down the food chain ( A Grado GTE+ . Fantastic, Love It, but can't kill the hum) my DL103PRO ( I always go back to it in the end ) I too am looking for a decent MM,  to go with my RP 10 .The option is always there to stick the tungsten C/W onto get the mass up for the DL103, but its 8 years old and the clock is running out.
Phono stage is FULLY configurable for gain/capacitance / RIAA curve/ input 'Z'

The RP10 makes HUGE differences to the timbral qualities of the music, which is why I'm less fussy about the money spent on a cart. My Totem Dreamcatchers are where I'm at. Bright, musicians would say sharp, like a cold clarinet, until they warm up and settle down after 20 minutes or so. Thanks for this, and do share if you have any further reflections......