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Default Reference level vintage MM cartridge suggestions May 10, 2024 19:30:25 GMT robbiegong and bencat like this

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Post by rexton on May 10, 2024 19:30:25 GMT

As the title suggets. I'm after suggestions for vintage MM cartridges. I'm aware of the usual Shure V sheries of cartridges but would like suggestions for the very best ADC / Pickering / Empire / ELAC etc. I'm going through a vintage MM cartridge fetish at the moment, it's a rebellion against all the MC's I own.

I really can't be arsed listing all my kit!

lurch Established Member Single Posts: 973	Default Reference level vintage MM cartridge suggestions May 11, 2024 8:13:32 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lurch on May 11, 2024 8:13:32 GMT I'm assuming an A&R P77 won't cut the mustard for you? If it does I have one here your welcome to play with.
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macca Stalwart Posts: 8,128	Default Reference level vintage MM cartridge suggestions May 11, 2024 10:10:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by macca on May 11, 2024 10:10:29 GMT My first ever proper cartridge was an A&R E77. What about Nagaoka? The 30 and 50 are better than most MCs.
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Default Reference level vintage MM cartridge suggestions May 11, 2024 15:40:35 GMT

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Post by gninnam on May 11, 2024 15:40:35 GMT

Have had many P77's over the years and find they are an underated cart. Still using one in my Lenco.
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rexton Audio Addict Turntable Fettler! Posts: 1,645	Default Reference level vintage MM cartridge suggestions May 11, 2024 18:25:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rexton on May 11, 2024 18:25:22 GMT ADC and Pickering seem to be getting quite a few nods over on the other forums.
	I really can't be arsed listing all my kit!

Post by rexton on May 10, 2024 19:30:25 GMT

Post by lurch on May 11, 2024 8:13:32 GMT

Post by macca on May 11, 2024 10:10:29 GMT

Post by gninnam on May 11, 2024 15:40:35 GMT

Post by rexton on May 11, 2024 18:25:22 GMT