Hana EL mc cartridge - $500. Better sound than any mm (Clearaudio, Ortofon... ).
Cartridge recommendations
Need a need a new Cartridge for my Marantz Tt150. Want a good cartridge without breaking the bank. 300-500 range. Someone recommend ortofon 2m Blue.am I making a mistake not spending more? Seems you can go crazy with cartridge costs.I have a Prima Luna primium hp, a pro ject ds tube phono stage and a pair of Focal Electra 1028 Be. Appreciate your input.
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I found this review site very useful when choosing a cartridge: https://www.stereophile.com/taxonomy/term-a/172 Eventually went with a Clearaudio Maestro V2 Ebony and could not be happier with the results. |
I have a Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood and have broken the cantilever not once, but twice. I had it re-tipped again but am afraid to use it. If you can afford a little more, get a Hana SL. They are fantastic. I have one on my Clearaudio Emotion. The Denon DL-301 MKII is also very nice and closer to your price range. Nagaoka makes nice MM carts. I have the MP-500, which is also a little out of your price range, but very nice. |
I'd be inclined to replace the turntable with something better before putting that kind of money into a cartridge. I suppose you could move the cartridge in due course. While you may hear some improvement with a better cartridge, you are not hearing its potential capability. You don't say what you have in it currently. There are superior stylus replacements that will elevate existing cartridges for less money. |
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