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What Cartridge Would Make the Best Match?

Here is my system:

Rega P-25 turntable
EAR 834p phono stage
Audio Analogue Maestro CDP
Unison Research UNICO integrated amplifier
REL Strata III subwoofer
Spendor 2/3 speakers

I listen to classical and jazz.

What would be the best cartridge for my Rega P-25?

I'm willing to spend up to $750 for a new cart in order to get the best match.

Many thanks for your advice.
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audiomax
166 posts
 
My personal experience:

Very good match : Clearaudio Aurum Beta S MM $500 retail.
Excellent match : Benz Glider Series II MC low or medium output $795 retail, $600 with Benz trade, $650 with other cartridge trade.
Outstanding match : Benz Woodbody L2 or M2 $1295 Retail, $800 with Benz Trade, $1000 with other cart trade.
audiomax
166 posts
 
95% of EAR 834P out there are MM/MCs.
audiomax
166 posts
 
Blackbird is a very good cartridge but it's quite heavy (close to 10g). Not sure it's a "best match" with Rega tonearm (Sumiko or your dealer can explain that to you).

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