For $1000, I think you'll find the Nagaoka MP-500 will give any similar price MC a run for its money. And it allows you to have a greater selection of phono stages to choose from, since it works with an MM input.
recommendation for phono pre amp and mc cartridge, around 1000$ each
i’m using well tempered classic tt and arm.
it’s not heavy arm, think between light to medium ,not sure.
i’m giving this info since i know that it’s important to cartridge match.
the phono should have at list up to 60 db, so i can use MCLO cartridge.
and have several loading and gain settings.
is there any advantage to a low output Mc compare to high, or mid?
not sure if this important but i am listening to variety kinds of music.
jazz, rock , classical
thanks to anyone that will help.