Stay with FR-3Mk3F and buy a first class diamond for it from your retipper.
It is a top cartridge when done right.
It is a top cartridge when done right.
FR64 cartridge suggestions
Been out of the loop for quite a few years due to some 'life' events, with system in storage.
I have been able to pull my system from storage, and last year worked enough overtime to upgrade or purchase new equipment, but I have not upgraded my turntable/tonearm/cartridge yet.
My turntable is a Technics SL1000 MKII which for those not familiar, is the Technics SP10 MKII turntable mounted on a factory plinth.
I have two Technics B-500 bases with an 'E' armwand and 'H' armwand that I don't use.
The tonearm I do use is a Fidelity Research FR64, so I need a low compliance cartridge.
The cartridge I used last is a vintage Fidelity Research FR-1 MK3 F, which needs to be re-tipped, and I will do so once I get a replacement.
The rest of the system includes:
Zesto 1.2 Andros tube phono stage
Zesto 1.5 tube preamp
Quicksilver V4 tube amps (new KT150 version)
Green Mountain Audio Continuum 3 speakers
JL Audio 113 Fathom subwoofers (pair)
Curious what cartridges other high mass tonearm owners are using, especially those who use Fidelity Research FR64/66 tonearms.
Looking for cartridges under $2000 USD at most.. probably should spend half that.
I have over 20K records, so I am very anxious to get this back into service.
Really curious about suggestions and thanks in advance.
I have been able to pull my system from storage, and last year worked enough overtime to upgrade or purchase new equipment, but I have not upgraded my turntable/tonearm/cartridge yet.
My turntable is a Technics SL1000 MKII which for those not familiar, is the Technics SP10 MKII turntable mounted on a factory plinth.
I have two Technics B-500 bases with an 'E' armwand and 'H' armwand that I don't use.
The tonearm I do use is a Fidelity Research FR64, so I need a low compliance cartridge.
The cartridge I used last is a vintage Fidelity Research FR-1 MK3 F, which needs to be re-tipped, and I will do so once I get a replacement.
The rest of the system includes:
Zesto 1.2 Andros tube phono stage
Zesto 1.5 tube preamp
Quicksilver V4 tube amps (new KT150 version)
Green Mountain Audio Continuum 3 speakers
JL Audio 113 Fathom subwoofers (pair)
Curious what cartridges other high mass tonearm owners are using, especially those who use Fidelity Research FR64/66 tonearms.
Looking for cartridges under $2000 USD at most.. probably should spend half that.
I have over 20K records, so I am very anxious to get this back into service.
Really curious about suggestions and thanks in advance.
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The cartridge I used last is a vintage Fidelity Research FR-1 MK3 F, which needs to be re-tipped, and I will do so once I get a replacement. Posters The OP is looking for replacment while his FR-1 mk3 will be off for re-tip. @rich121 i think you have to read this thread first of all: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/fidelity-research-cartridges?highlight=fidelity-research%2Bca... Simply read J.Carr’s comments If you really like FR sound then Fidelity-Research PMC-3 is the one to look for until you will find FR-7f or FR-7fz which is the ultimate. |
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