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A sound between the Blue Point Special & Virtuoso

I have tried a bps and found it a bit "thin" or "bright." I bought a Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood and find it horribly "muffled," as if it had a serious congestion due to a cold. Will someone recommend a cartridge $1000 or below that has a sound somewhere between "bright" and "congested?" I am thinking of a Shelter 501 or perhaps a ZYX 100? Thanks for any help that may pe posted.
yohjo
buxter66
103 posts
 
hey, am having the same problem with BPS. Let me know how that Shelter compares once you do.
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rockinroni
286 posts
 
Hi Yohjo,Buster66,
I have a shelter 501 and to me it sounds better than my old Vandenhull Frog.
Here is a cool site you will like. Discussed are the best cartridges, including the 501,901,ZYX.

http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Cartridges.html

Be sure to check out this whole site especially reviewing the reviewers.
Ron
yohjo OP
82 posts
 
Thanks guys. I first saw the 501 at the high-end audio site and I think the 501 will be the choice.
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