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New cartridge

Looking into upgrading my phono cartridge. Sumiko blue point #2. I have a pro-ject 2 Xperience turntable with a pro-ject phono Box ES phono amp. Emotiva XMC pre amp with a parasound 2125 v2 power amp and AV123 Strata Mini speakers with a SVS SB 300 sub.

looking at the Nagaoka MP-200, sumiko blue point#3, also might be able to get a slightly used soundsmith Otello from a friend.

 

thegreenline
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mijostyn
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 The 2M black or the AT VM760SLC are both excellent high output cartridges for the money. I think they are both better than the Denon. Message me and I'll tell you about something interesting!

jim5559
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Nag 200 forever .

Bad on rock though ,you hear the garbage  .

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brockwired
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If you are stretching for a 2M Black what about a SoundSmith Carmen? A little more than the Black, but only $200 for the rebuild. I think you may be able to order it as high output. The Otello may be a medium output cartridge.

https://sound-smith.com/cartridges/fixed-coil/carmen-mk-ii

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