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Back-Up Low Output MC For My Arkiv B?

Any suggestions on a back-up, low output MC cartridge to replace my Arkiv B when it goes in for a rebuild? It would go on an LP12/Ekos. Phono pre is a Pass XONO, so looking for an output of no more than the Arkiv's (0.4), since this is almost too much for the Xono in MC configuration with all the attenuation jumpers installed....Budget would be $ 500 or less (ideally less). For that price point, I guess a Denon 103/104, several Ortofons, and several Dynavectors might fit the bill, but I have no experience with anythin other than Linn carts (Klyde, Arkiv)
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gdlouie
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I like the Denons too but love the Ortofons. The MC15 Super is a wonderful cart and just great for an Ekos. Output of .25mv is great for your setup too.

Find a vintage Ortofon SL15E MkII or for a real treat a Madrigal Carnegie One. Both Giant Killers.
wsin
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If you have not yet sent the Arkiv for retip, this may now be the time to have a listen to a Shelter 901, then decide whether to go for the retip.
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alexc OP
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I've done some more diggin thru the Forum posts, and had a question for you guys on compliance. The Arkiv's compliance is 12 cu, whihch is moe than twice that of the basic Denon 103, and higher than the Shelter's. Now, if the Arkiv is designed to be a perfect match for the Ekos arm, woouldn't these lower compliance cartridges be problematic in my rig?
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alexc OP
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Thank, Viriridan. The questionnow is..which one? There are several for sale on Audiogon ranging from the 103R to the 103S to the 103QC1...plus of ocurse the ones available direclty from Denon USA....Any specific recommendation outof all of these? Thanks!
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