How can I make my Kenwood 5070 TT sound better?

Thanks for the suggestion on the cart. I'd like to stay under $200.00. What would you suggest? I listen to a lot of 50's jazz, and blues throught the present. I'm running it through an old MCS 3275 I bought new in 1978. I know we're talking low-Fi stuff here, so thanks for schooling this beginner.

Hey Lestron, I also have a KD- 5070 TT, although I don't use it any more due to a new TT. I did upgrade the cartridge from an Audio Technica to a Sumiko Blue Point ($200.00), with much better results, using an Acurus P-10 phono pre at the time. As for the tonearm, I agree with Viridian. BTW, does your MCS 3275 accept a moving coil cart ( MC ), if not, you'll have to stay with a moving magnet cart ( MM )

The Blue Point is a very good recommendation. For a warm sound and less money, I would recommend the Shure M97xE, which costs a paltry $65.00. For a brighter sound, the Audio Technica AT440ml is a nice performer at aroung the $100.00 mark. It is not better than the Shure, but you will prefer one or the other depending on how bright you need the cartridge to sound. Somewhere in the middle is the excellent Ortofon OM-20 Super for around $109.00. All will match the arm quite well.

Thank you all for the suggestions. I'm trying, at present, to locate an Ortofon OM-20. KAB has them for $109.00. Anyplace out there cheaper?

Thanks again, Les Williams

Actually KAB has the Ortofon OM-20 for $120.00 plus shipping. Anyone know of a better price on this cart?

Thanks, Les