linn catridge

I have a Linn lp 12 with a it tok lv 2 arm and am looking for a catridge for about 200 dollars that would be comparable. any suggestions?

chubaka05-06-2016 7:23pm

zavato Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 903 posts 05-06-2016 at 11:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well it's not going to be a Linn cartridge. For $200 look for an ortofon or Grado. The Grado may hum, though
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,678 posts 05-07-2016 at 12:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Linn arm mass is 13.5 grams,with the Grado the resonance is 8 hz so this Grado will fit the bill ! http://www.needledoctor.com/Grado-Red1-Prestige-Series-Phono-Cartridges?sc=2&category=893 http://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge_resonance_evaluator.php?eff_mass=13.5&submit=Submit
viridian Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,184 posts 05-07-2016 at 03:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The original Linn MM cartridges were made by Audio Technica and I believe the current ones by Goldring, so those would be a good place to start.