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Help with NEW MC cartridge putchase

I am certain that this question has come up before, but here it goes again. I would like to purchase a good quality MC cartridge to go with my tube phono stage (40 db of gain). The rest of my equipment are all based on tubes and I use SET amps. I currently am using the ClearAudio Aurum Beta S model, which is a MM cartridge. But I want to experience-- hopefully towards a positive direction--the sound of the MC cartridge. I am not looking for anything that costs an arm and a leg. No more than $750. If you have any suggestions, I would really appreciate it. Thank you
kasboot
ohlala
1,233 posts
 
Comparable to LO, are there HO MCs worth owning in the $750 range? Would a potentially better option be to spend less on a HO and pocket the difference? The only HO cart in the range, that i can think of, is the Glider. I do not know, i am really asking.
g_m_c
443 posts
 
following up on Ohlala's comment, look at the Dynavector DV-20XH, <$500 range.
case04
21 posts
 
40 db just isn't quite enough. its borderline for a mc cartridge. you will need one at 2.0 or higher. best to spend a few more dollars and upgrade phono stage.you could get a step up transformer as well.
twl
3,251 posts
 
It is unbelievable that no mention is made by the asker or any of the posters as to what type of turntable and tonearm he has. How can anyone ask for a cartridge recommendation or make a recommendation without knowing this information? Or does everyone know this guy and what his rig is?
classical_man
9 posts
 
Twl,

Are you really believe there is a big difference between two tonarm (e. g.: audioquest PT5.0 vs VPI's JMW) or
two turnable ( e.g. VPI MK3 vs TNT)? I know they have a big difference on price but not able to distinguish sound after playing a few same LP with same MC. Is there anyway that people like me will able to identify these music difference on tonearm or turnable?
I thought if you get a very good MC then you will get great sound. That is my personal opinion. Am I wrong? Please let me know.

Best regards.

Jeff
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