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New SL1210GR enroute. Need cart recommendations

I'm getting ready to send my Fluance RT85 back. It has the Ortofon 2M Blue. I've been using their preamp but I have a Vincent PHO-300 on the way. Amp is a Willsenton R8. Speakers are Joseph Audio RM25XL.

What should I be looking at for a cartridge? Who or where should I be looking as a vendor?

I don't listen to Rap or Classical but everything else is on the table. I'm sending the Fluance back because I had a new album (Amos Lee 45 master from Acoustic Sounds) with sibilance on two tracks. As I read about the possible causes of sibilance, it led to to different tables. The 1210GR seemed to be well regarded.

Thanks for any help. 

mooster1223
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jmh128
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I've had my SL-1210GR for a few weeks now. You DO NOT have to oil the spindle every few years. And the reason people buy the GR and the G is that they are very reliable.

Anyway, to answer your question: the AT- 33ptg/2 or the AT33Sa are great cartridges in the $600-769 price range. Those are the 2 I have personal experience with.

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mbmi
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Clearaudio Artist V2 Ebony @ $750 ....no sib...$ well spent.

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jtsnead
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The MP500 is a great choice at a little higher the AT ART9XI worked great on my SL1210GAE

51514brad
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In my opinion, at that level of turntable and cartridge it is worth having someone with experience install and properly align your cartridge. Also, if your collection requires a mono cartridge I would suggest purchasing a second Technics headshell to facilitate switching cartridges without having to worry about alignment; the only necessary adjustment should be the counterweight.

Also, personally, I wouldn't bother with the DJ style cartridge if you simply play and listen to records. The Nagaoka you have ordered is generally considered to be far superior. The DJ cartridge is designed more for robustness than anything else.

ericsch
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I really liked the Hana SL when I had it on my SL 1200G. I now use an AT Art 9Xi.

 

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