Audio Technica ART 7 would be a solid buy at that price point.
Very low output though, at 0.12 mV, so your phono stage has to be up to the task.
Very low output though, at 0.12 mV, so your phono stage has to be up to the task.
Upgrade from a Benz Micro Ace SH
Hey all,
I don't know if this is possible, but what would be a good upgrade - to any degree - from my existing - and very aging - Benz Micro Ace SH cartridge? I'm running it with a VPI HW-19 Mk 4 tt through a Jolida JD 9 Mk 2 phono pre, into an LSA Statement integrated. Speakers and cables are Acoustic Zen.
I listen to a wide range of styles and artists, though focus mainly on singer-songwriter and jazz, with the occasional rock out with Rush or M83 or similar artists.
My budget is $800. Cartridge can be MC or MM; I've never heard an MI cartridge, a la Soundsmith, but am not averse to trying if it fits.
Thank you
s
I don't know if this is possible, but what would be a good upgrade - to any degree - from my existing - and very aging - Benz Micro Ace SH cartridge? I'm running it with a VPI HW-19 Mk 4 tt through a Jolida JD 9 Mk 2 phono pre, into an LSA Statement integrated. Speakers and cables are Acoustic Zen.
I listen to a wide range of styles and artists, though focus mainly on singer-songwriter and jazz, with the occasional rock out with Rush or M83 or similar artists.
My budget is $800. Cartridge can be MC or MM; I've never heard an MI cartridge, a la Soundsmith, but am not averse to trying if it fits.
Thank you
s
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