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If you love the Ortofon 2M Black, you'll really love...... (help me upgrade)

Still trying to find a new cartridge and I've identified very clearly that I love the sonic signature of the 2m Black but would love something that had overall more of what it does well. With that info is there cartridge anyone would recommend up to 2500?
dhcod
mr_m
1,087 posts
 
Soundsmith Boheme.
schubert
4,867 posts
 
I've had the 2mblack, the MP-500 and the Exact .Six of one , half dozen of the other IMO , all very good .
On a Rega the Exact because of the 3 hole mount .In 2500$ range I would certainly go Soundsmith .
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solypsa
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What tonearm are you using / plan to use?
dhcod OP
397 posts
 
I have a SME M2-12R.
wolf_garcia
4,650 posts
 
120 bucks (recently got cheaper as I think it’s being phased out) for a Sumiko Pearl is far more shun-worthy, and so good on my Linn/Akito rig that I eventually bought a replacement stylus...an amazing sounding cartridge, but seriously so inexpensive that most won’t bother to hear one, and that’s a shame. The newer Sumikos (Ranier, Olympia, Newark, Fresno) that are likely replacing it also may be good, but to me look kinda cheap.
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