Rega P5 Benz Micro Glider, Ace, or Stay w/Exact?


I recently purchased a REGA P5 with the EXACT II MM cartridge. When I took my new TT home, I discovered that the volume output was far too low given the output of this cartridge. I just took my TT and cartridge to my local dealer and found that I had a defective cartridge. I have the opportunity of getting a new REGA Exact II cartridge, or changing to a BENZ MICRO Glider, or ACE cartrige for an additional cost of course. I am not sure what to do! I did like the sound of the Exact cartridge, but I am told the performance of the Glider and ACE cartridges will out perform the REGA cartridge! Does anyone have experience with these cartridges? Is my P5 worthy enough for these better cartridges? I listen to a lot of Jazz and some classical. My system components are listed below. Thank you for any recommendations!

Speakers: Wilson Sophia Series 1
Pre-Amp: Ayre Acoustics K-1XE
Amp: Mark Levinson 331
TT: REGA P5
NAD Phono Stage..Next to be upgraded
Cartridge: TBD???
rick_hilton

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My Rega P3-24 table with the Rega Exact 2 cartridge sings incredibly beautiful music, and I am thrilled with the way this combination sounds. It works great with my system (click on to take a look), and I'm a firm believer in the synergy created with Rega cartridge--Rega arm--Rega table systems approach. Good Luck, and Happy Listening !!