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Update on my TT causing distortion at higher volume

Recap: SLP-05 pre-amp. Cary 805 mono's Music Hall 11.1 I had a Gold Legacy MC. (under microscope the cart was damaged. Bent cantilever and the diamond was not pretty.

I did the cheapest thing first: I purchased the $100 Ortofon Red MM cart.

The volume jumped up way high. To be expected. The music is very fatiguing.

I did order the EAE GLO PETit BLK. Should be here in about a week.

Any suggestions on a warmer cart, for mostly JAZZ and occasional rock. That is not fatiguing? Price range under $700. I am not prejudiced for or against MM or MC

Thank you for any help / suggestions.

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Just out of interest… multiple cartridges? Why? Cartridges get better with cost… they combine the positive attributes of different less expensive cartridges, while dramatically reducing surface noise and increasing dynamic impact. of course increasing your investment in the TT as well has to be a part of early upgrades.

Anyway, you might consider a single cartridge until you can upgrade the whole rig. I the range of your TT jumps of 2x or 3x will net really substantial improvements in sound.

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