There is a very real possibility that I'll be upgrading to a better turntable/tonearm in the coming months. I have set a maximum budget of $5,000 for this and will mount the Ortofon 2M Black to it for now. I haven't decided yet, but I may just keep my Nottingham Analogue SE and mount a MONO cartridge on it. If I do, then I'll sell the 2M Black and use the funds towards perhaps the Ortofon 2M Mono SE. This then would require the purchase of a brand new cartridge for whatever TT I end up with.
I really like the sound of the 2M Black, although I wish it had slightly better midrange qualities to it. Do you have any recommendation for such a cartridge in and around $1,000 - $1,500 maximum (taxes included). I should add that I have no preference for MC or MM/MI, so suggestions for both would be appreciated.
I have an opportunity to get a Roksan Xerxes 20plus with Tabriz ZI tonearm, but if that doesn't work out the VPI Classic 2 is on my radar as well. These are definitely the frontrunners. It will be paired with a Marantz PM-KI-Pearl Integrated and Genesis G7.1 speakers. The Marantz is both MM and MC capable, so I'll be using that internal phono section.
As usual, your input is always greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I really like the sound of the 2M Black, although I wish it had slightly better midrange qualities to it. Do you have any recommendation for such a cartridge in and around $1,000 - $1,500 maximum (taxes included). I should add that I have no preference for MC or MM/MI, so suggestions for both would be appreciated.
I have an opportunity to get a Roksan Xerxes 20plus with Tabriz ZI tonearm, but if that doesn't work out the VPI Classic 2 is on my radar as well. These are definitely the frontrunners. It will be paired with a Marantz PM-KI-Pearl Integrated and Genesis G7.1 speakers. The Marantz is both MM and MC capable, so I'll be using that internal phono section.
As usual, your input is always greatly appreciated!
Thanks!