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Need cartridge advice for an LP12

I've been assembling a analog front end and now am in search of a cartridge. I've got an LP12 with an Ekos arm and a Linto phono stage. The rest of my system is comprised of tube electronics. I have a $750 budget and was thinking about a Dynavector 20X low output. Anyone have any thoughts on the synergy? Any others that I should be looking at?

Thanks
stratguy
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theo
2,331 posts
 
I am using an Troika on my table. You will find that Linn Carts sound best on Linn tables. In my opinion the Lyra carts are the runner up for compatibility with Linn Lp12 and Linto.
musicslug
403 posts
 
I have an LP12/ekos/lingo setup and a CAT pre. I have used several Benz cartridges and liked them all. I currently have a 'S M' and it's my favorite so far. probably a bit over your budget though...
ncarv
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I used the Dyna 20X on my Linn/Ekos before upgrading to the XX-2. Obviously, I felt it was a good combination. The Dyna works extremely well with the Linn and offers great price/performance ratio.
There are so many choices, it's hard to make the "best" choice without auditioning everything, a hopeless task. All I can say is that you won't be disappointed with the Dyna.
At a Linn factory tune-up workshop at a Linn dealer who had never heard the Linn with a Dyna, he was very impressed.
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