Hi
I've been with a DL-103R for a while now. Never heard a good MM cart and would like to give it a try. Budget between $200-$500 that offers the best bang for the buck. I'm using the HQMCPS phono and can easily switch to the CNC.
The arm is Audiomods (medium mass) and can handle a variety of carts. Music is mostly Indian/Western Classical, Jazz, Hindi movies, Rock, Pop etc. Vinyls are VG+/NM with some mint remasters and new pressings.
Considering the following in no particular order.
1. AT150MLX - Microline - $325
2. AT150SA - Shibata - $272
3. AT440MLA/B - nude square micro-linear $295/$199
4. Ortofon Blue/Bronze - Fine Line $209/$369
5. Grado Reference Platinum 1 - Special Elliptical - $350
6. Clearaudio Concept v2/Performer v2/Artist v2 - $250/$399/$499
Will the Microline/Shibata/Fine Line be unforgiving on the old VG+ vinyls?
Also read good things about the MC carts ATOC9 MLII / ATOC9 III. Would these be a good step above the DL103 and much better than any of the MM?
Any other carts? Thanks for reading!
I've been with a DL-103R for a while now. Never heard a good MM cart and would like to give it a try. Budget between $200-$500 that offers the best bang for the buck. I'm using the HQMCPS phono and can easily switch to the CNC.
The arm is Audiomods (medium mass) and can handle a variety of carts. Music is mostly Indian/Western Classical, Jazz, Hindi movies, Rock, Pop etc. Vinyls are VG+/NM with some mint remasters and new pressings.
Considering the following in no particular order.
1. AT150MLX - Microline - $325
2. AT150SA - Shibata - $272
3. AT440MLA/B - nude square micro-linear $295/$199
4. Ortofon Blue/Bronze - Fine Line $209/$369
5. Grado Reference Platinum 1 - Special Elliptical - $350
6. Clearaudio Concept v2/Performer v2/Artist v2 - $250/$399/$499
Will the Microline/Shibata/Fine Line be unforgiving on the old VG+ vinyls?
Also read good things about the MC carts ATOC9 MLII / ATOC9 III. Would these be a good step above the DL103 and much better than any of the MM?
Any other carts? Thanks for reading!