@tochsii Replace the Moth RB250 with a Jelco 850 (750 new old stock or 550 new if budget matters - 850 is well better.) from George Merrill and install any of the recommended cartridges for a major upgrade (mind-blowing) for relatively little money. The arm you have, while competent at the lower end, is a weak link. Honestly, you are overthinking the options. Forget the ZYX LOMC and use the Nag MP150 or Blue for starters with Jelco.
New Cartridge Suggestions
Help. I’m way too new to ferret thru the myriad of cartridges. I received a George Warren turn table in Feb. It has a Denon DL-110 on it. I’m getting a new Jolida JD-9 for Christmas because my Denon AVR-4806 doesn’t quite cut it & seems to leave a veil over some of the music.
The little neighbor kid started playing with the tt & bent the stylus. As I read, the cost to replace the stylus is a wash because something needs to be rebuilt before a stylus can be out on. So, I might as well replace it.
I don’t know of any places north of Chicago to audition new cartridges. My budget is very stretched at $500-I expected to only be getting to the phono preamp.
1) Does anyone know of a place in N/NW Chicago or suburbs to shop a cartridge?
2) is there anything on Audiogon that people would recommend?
I tend to like things a tad bright.
Please don’t critique what I have or give suggestions to replace X & Y & Z.
Thank you again for your guidance.
The little neighbor kid started playing with the tt & bent the stylus. As I read, the cost to replace the stylus is a wash because something needs to be rebuilt before a stylus can be out on. So, I might as well replace it.
I don’t know of any places north of Chicago to audition new cartridges. My budget is very stretched at $500-I expected to only be getting to the phono preamp.
1) Does anyone know of a place in N/NW Chicago or suburbs to shop a cartridge?
2) is there anything on Audiogon that people would recommend?
I tend to like things a tad bright.
Please don’t critique what I have or give suggestions to replace X & Y & Z.
Thank you again for your guidance.