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.

stone1

Showing 2 responses by holmz

The jist of it is that less wire in the coil means lower output voltage but lighter mechanism hence more detail and faster response. Other factors notwithstanding

Does that mean that the HO no longer are tracking and staying in the grove then?

An alternative might be something like a SoundSmith MI cartridge in a higher output?

I did end up getting a new phono stage, but I was leaning towards the SoundSmith.

ifi also caught my eye.