sumiko pearl or ortofon 2m red

which is the better budget cartridge and why? both are about the same price.
best regards, sam

slovell12-13-2008 3:08am

headsnappin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 295 posts 12-15-2008 at 11:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Ortofon red does need a spacer.
jaybo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,478 posts 12-17-2008 at 11:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete in the 100 dollar or so price range, check out Shure too.
tommy_in_sylmar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 144 posts 01-01-2009 at 09:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i once heard a pearl and it was so lackluster that i wouldnt waste time on it. ortos otoh have always sounded like music to me.