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WHAT CARTRIDGE FOR CLEARAUDIO EMOTION?

Im looking to experiment with some cartridges for my clearaudio emotion cmb/satisfy. i just got back into the analog thing with this table. as of now its got a goldring erotica. im looking for an investment of $500-$1000. im currently considering the following:

denon 103/r - with a wood body (various including soundsmith)
soundsmith carmen
clearaudio virtuoso
or sending the goldring for a soundsmith retip

following the source, system is:
vtl 2.5 w/ phono mm/mc
vtl st-85
snell type D

mapleshade wire throughout
herbies tube dampers Rx all over mapleshade tube anchors for phono
GE 12ax7 for phono - WOW! (a dude down stairs through away an old werlitzer organ and i went and took the tubes!)
phduncanson
wolf_garcia
6,695 posts
 
I just scored a new AT440MLA and it is amazing. It sounds very good also...
swanny76109
382 posts
 
I have the virtuoso on my Marantz TT15 which is similar to your table, and love it. Smoooth midrange, nice imaging, wide response, and 3D soundstage. The stylus is a bit fragile and nonreplaceable however. So be careful.
gharnden
4 posts
 
I have the Clearaudio Emotion and I used to use a Shure 97. I will admit that the sound was really quite solid and accurate - albeit potentially a little bit lean.

I've since put a Dynavector 10X5 on and I couldn't be happier. So, I would guess that if you are really looking to spend between $500 - $1000 I would think you might want to look at the Dynavector 20x2 in the right output range for your preamp.
phduncanson OP
73 posts
 
thanks all… i will continue to experiment, especially with the less expensive!
vdj0793
2 posts
 
I know it was 10 years ago, but what did you end up with? I´ve got a Satisfy carbon and I'm looking for a good match outside their own carts
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