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MC Cartridge Suggestions?

Hello out there:

I'm shopping for a MC cartridge to mount on a Rega P 25 with a RB 600 arm. I listen to Blues, Jazz, Classical, and Vintage Rock & Roll (in about that order). The rest of the system is a Rega MC phono stage, LFD Mistral SE integrated amp, Analysis Plus Oval 9 Cables, and Talon Audio Khites.

A friend with classical and acoustical tastes suggested Koetsu Black, Goldring Elite, or Dynavector 17DII.

Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Dave
consttraveler
ljgj
955 posts
 
I own the Sumiko Celebration and the Benz 0.4. The celebration is really a fine unit .
egoss
124 posts
 
Hi Dave-
I can highly recommend the Dynavector, if the Rega phono stage can handle its low output. The 17D2 is extremely dynamic, rhythmic, detailed, and non-fatiguing. I think the Goldring sounds quite a bit "muddy" and non-dynamic compared to the Dynavector, especially in the low end. Wait 'till you hear a slap bass with the 17D2. You'll love it! I haven't heard the Koetsu, but I'd like to someday. A lot of AudiogoN members seem to really like them. Maybe next time. :-)

Good Luck,
Ed
mcp1
41 posts
 
You really owe it to yourself to check out the Shelter cartridges. Direct from Japan, the 501 Mk2 goes for around $650 and blows anything near its price range (and many quite a bit above it) away. I know RedRose Music in New York and Wavelength Audio are both selling them. You can get more info by doing a search www.audioasylum.com, or checking out www. hi-endaudio.com
franks
151 posts
 
What kind of price range did you have in mind?
consttraveler OP
250 posts
 
Thank you all, for all of your recommendations.

Franks; I can get the Koestu for $1,500.00, so I'm looking at that as the top of my price range.
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