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Post by Hair Nick on Oct 20, 2014 15:01:08 GMT -5
I came home Friday to find my needle on my Acoustic Research turntable is now MIA.
So...
I was curious what suggestions you guys have for a new cartridge in the $100 range.
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Post by novisnick on Oct 20, 2014 15:26:45 GMT -5
I came home Friday to find my needle on my Acoustic Research turntable is now MIA. So... I was curious what suggestions you guys have for a new cartridge in the $100 range. There's always someone talking about the Ortofon 2 M Red  Ive never heard it but I've read good reviews. Sorry I couldn't be more help. www.needledoctor.com/Ortofon-2M-Red-Phono-Cartridge?sc=2&category=378Edit: I just spent 30 minutes searching for a bad word , review, or opinion of the Red, can't find one!  |
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Post by Axis on Oct 20, 2014 15:32:34 GMT -5
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Post by mshump on Oct 20, 2014 15:35:18 GMT -5
+1 The shure M97XE is a decent cart.
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Post by Axis on Oct 20, 2014 16:20:58 GMT -5
I came home Friday to find my needle on my Acoustic Research turntable is now MIA. So... I was curious what suggestions you guys have for a new cartridge in the $100 range. There's always someone talking about the Ortofon 2 M Red Ive never heard it but I've read good reviews. Sorry I couldn't be more help. www.needledoctor.com/Ortofon-2M-Red-Phono-Cartridge?sc=2&category=378Edit: I just spent 30 minutes searching for a bad word , review, or opinion of the Red, can't find one! Both the Ortofon 2 M Red and Shure M97XE have good specs and are within the recommended Tracking force and Cartridge weight for the Acoustic Research turntable. I can't see a bad move on either. This is the cart I would like to get for my new Emotive Turntable if it works good with it, but it is a few dollars more. www.needledoctor.com/Audio-Technica-440MLa-Cartridge?sc=2&category=363 |
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Post by kauai82 on Oct 20, 2014 16:31:47 GMT -5
I own the Ortofon red 2m and am very happy with it. Has good dynamic range, is not a laid back type of cartridge. Very good for the price. Matt
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Post by trinhsman on Oct 20, 2014 16:56:13 GMT -5
I second the Ortofon 2M red. Bang for,the buck, about as good as you can do for 100. The Blue is very nice at about 200.
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Post by Priapulus on Oct 20, 2014 17:04:17 GMT -5
The Shure V15-iii, and SME-3 tonearm, were the premium mates for the AR turntable. The M97XE was the successor to the V15, when Shure had to discontinue the V15; being unable to source titanium tubing for it's needle. I have a Shure M97XE, and am very happy with it. You can spend a lot more money for a cartridge, but you won't hear any improvement.
Sincerely
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Post by Hair Nick on Oct 21, 2014 9:45:44 GMT -5
Thank you for the suggestions. I'm probably going to go with either the Ortofon 2M red or the Shure M97XE!
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Post by jackpine on Oct 21, 2014 9:56:35 GMT -5
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Post by stads77 on Oct 21, 2014 11:20:11 GMT -5
I would highly recommend a Nagaoka cart. like the mp-100 or so. Check the reviews, not as cold or harsh sounding as the lower end Ort's can be.
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Post by novisnick on Oct 26, 2014 1:00:20 GMT -5
Well? What was the verdict??
Inquiring minds Ya know!!!
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