MM cartridge

[movie_fan]

Hi,

I'm looking for a new MM cartridge for my Goldring GR1 TT, which has the Goldring Elektra.

I find the sound a bit harsh, specially in the upper mids, so I'm on the lookout for a new MM, nothing too fancy.

Any opinions?

 

[zanash]

The new [relatively] ortophons ....salsa etc were making some fine noises ...give uncle ants a pm I know he's running one on his tt at the moment.

 

[Gromit]

The new [relatively] ortophons ....salsa etc were making some fine noises ...give uncle ants a pm I know he's running one on his tt at the moment.

Z - the Salsa's a low output MC unfortunately.

I'd suggest something like the good old Denon DL110; for 70 quid it's just fantastic value and will work a treat in the Goldring's Rega arm.

 

[zanash]

duh...................shouldn't have got up early to watch the cricket

 

[Gromit]

duh...................shouldn't have got up early to watch the cricket

 

[movie_fan]

But isn't the DL110 a MC cart? Or is it a high output one and so could go fine with my MM phono amp?

 

[yahoodie elbow]

Yes, it`s a high output mc, and will work `triffic with your mm stage.

 

[Gromit]

Yes, it`s a high output mc, and will work `triffic with your mm stage.

What he said.

 

[movie_fan]

I see... Ok, I guess I'll consider the denon, then.

Thanks!

 

[Goomer]

Another one to consider besides the Denon mentioned would be the Audio Technica AT440mla, which can be had quite cheaply here:

http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/mer...e_Code=LG&Product_Code=ATC05&Category_Code=A3

Will probably work out slightly cheaper than the Denon (even including importing from the US) and they are a good match for the Rega arms (which I think is what's on your TT).

 

[movie_fan]

Thanks, Goomer!

Yes, my TT has a Rega arm. One more cart to consider.

 

[henley]

 

[keith]

Another one to consider besides the Denon mentioned would be the Audio Technica AT440mla).

An enormous leap from this in quality can be gained by the AT 150MLX model, which is more detailed and better balanced tonally. Found at "Audio Cubes".

keep the phase
keith

 

[Uncle Ants]

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Okay, I'll bite ... what the heck is that ??

 

[Gromit]

Okay, I'll bite ... what the heck is that ??

+1

 

[movie_fan]

Okay, I'll bite ... what the heck is that ??

Don't go thinking I know what it is...

+1

 

[Uncle Ants]

+1

That's a bit .... cryptic.