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New Rega Planar 3 MM Cart recommendations

I recently purchased a new set up - Rega Brio amp, Rega Apollo CD and Triton 1’s (started with the the T7’s but quickly upgraded) I have an extensive CD selection but some of the things I want now are only available on Vinyl so I’m planning on getting the Planar 3. I’ve spent the past weekend reading about carts and I really want to go with a MM because the amp already has a phono channel for MM. It seems the reviews on the stock cart aren't that great so what are you suggestions for a MM around the same price as the Elys please (c.$300)

Thanks

Gary
gmwinder

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chayro
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If you’re a novice to vinyl, I would go with the Rega cartridge. Here’s why - you don’t have to worry about arm height or cartridge alignment, assuming you go with the Rega 3-point mount. The Rega cartridge will sound just fine and you can concentrate on enjoying your new system, rather than thinking: Do I need spacers under the arm? Is my alignment absolutely perfect? Which alignment curve do I use? IMO, just set and forget for now. I see people so consumed by this crap that they can't enjoy their systems.  You have plenty of time to obsess about this crap in the future. My 2 cents.
chayro
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Smart move.  Also smart buying your first tt from a local dealer who can assist you with questions.  BTW - a tt should not be a stress creator, which it is for so many people.  Once properly set up in your home by a competent person, it should operate flawlessly for years without need for tinkering.  Enjoy your new purchase.  All you need now is records :)
chayro
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First of all - you should not accept a cosmetically defective product unless the dealer offers you a substantial discount.  Personally, I would not accept it at all.  I bought a demo Basis from a dealer and it was in absolutely mint condition, so you certainly should expect that from a new product.  As to the hum - the dealer should be dealing with that.  When you buy new from a dealer, part of the price is service and support.  Have the dealer fix it.  Period.  Good luck and I'm sorry your early analog experience was negative.  Hopefully your dealer will iron things out for you and you will be enjoying vinyl.  (or not)  
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