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what cart for my Lenco L70?

I am the proud new owner of a minty Goldring Lenco L70.  I paired it with an Audio Technical's 1005 II arm and I'm now looking for a good cartridge for it.

My top two choices right now are Denon 103R (tons of great reviews, would work well with my high mass tonearm) and the new Ortofon SPU #1 (would look amazing on my vintage table but don't know as much about it sonically, read some good reviews)

I have a nice SUT so very low output is ok but also open to MM options.

Looking in the price range of the above mentioned carts

thanks!

adam8179
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jasonbourne52
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For the money the Denon 103R can't be beat! I have one on my Pioneer PLX1000 TT. I use an SUT (Bellari) with it. Going up in price the Hana SL ($750) would be the next choice over the Ortofon - it has the superior Shibata stylus.

adam8179 OP
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thanks, jasonbourne I’m leaning toward the 103R

fisher_400
71 posts
 

Denon DL-160 is better and although not in stock new are available on eBay.

hoytis
93 posts
 

I've been loving the VAS Ebony 103...essentially a suped-up Denon DL-103 with a nude hyper elliptical stylus and heavier mass with wood body. I'd imagine it would be great fit for that tonearm.

adam8179 OP
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thanks guys!  Went for the denon103R.  Coming from Japan.  Should arrive in a month

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