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Cartridge Angst-Help

Ok, I'm upgrading my analog-I have an upgraded thorens 125 mk2...I was made to take a blood oath not to part with it even for an $8k table, by the reputible engineer who added 20 pounds to it-its feeding a wright sound 120pp phono section which will feed an first sound presence delux-to atma-sphere amps and audio physics step sle's...I also run wright 2a3's to ref 3a decappos's-I can't decide which combo I like more-

So i'm looking at ...a shelter 901-an allearts 1cb?- a grado statement-and a koetsu red rose signature-and an Black Urushi all these loads will work would someone who has some experience with these give me some advice.

thanks,

FRED
cbird1
twl
3,251 posts
 
Low compliance cartridges would not be the best match for the original Thorens arm. If that arm is still on the TT, then I'd recommend a mid-compliance(15cu) cartridge like a Dynavector.
Cannot recommend spending huge amounts of money on a relatively lower priced TT/arm system, so I would recommend a Dyna 20-X for that setup.
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Twl is right. If you have the original arm it won't be a good match for a Shelter or other low compliance cartridges. That arm was designed for lighter weight, higher compliance cartridges (as were most arms of that era).

There may be "some" $8K rigs that will outplay a modded TD125. :-) There's more to a good rig than weight. Nevertheless you should be able to get very satisfying music from a well maintained Thorens. You might visit User510's Thorens site, www.theanalogdept.com. Lot's of good info and Steve has lots of cartridge experience on various Thorens arms.
cbird1 OP
21 posts
 
thanks all-if its of any help the arm on the table is a SME 3009- best,

fred
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