Hi,
I am searching for a low compliance MC cartridge with good detail and good treble extension. A factor which many users do not take into account is the effect of the turntable itself on cartridge choice. Belt drives tend to softness which some equate to delicacy, direct drives are mostly neutral and speed stable, and idlers are bass-heavy. These are generalisations of course, with some exceptions, but need to be considered when choosing a cartridge. With my focus on classical music and a 401 idler (which is bass-heavy) I should look for a cartridge with good detail and good treble extension. Otherwise the delicate end of the sweep of classical will be lost.
My search has turned up no new low compliance cartridges within my budget of no more than $1,000 other than the Denons. Does anybody know of any new low compliance carts other than the Denons that would fit my criteria and price range?
The AT AT33PTG/II is a high compliance cartridge, it fits the criteria that I have in mind but I am not sure if it will be a good choice for a high mass tonearm like the Groovemaster II for example.
I am searching for a low compliance MC cartridge with good detail and good treble extension. A factor which many users do not take into account is the effect of the turntable itself on cartridge choice. Belt drives tend to softness which some equate to delicacy, direct drives are mostly neutral and speed stable, and idlers are bass-heavy. These are generalisations of course, with some exceptions, but need to be considered when choosing a cartridge. With my focus on classical music and a 401 idler (which is bass-heavy) I should look for a cartridge with good detail and good treble extension. Otherwise the delicate end of the sweep of classical will be lost.
My search has turned up no new low compliance cartridges within my budget of no more than $1,000 other than the Denons. Does anybody know of any new low compliance carts other than the Denons that would fit my criteria and price range?
The AT AT33PTG/II is a high compliance cartridge, it fits the criteria that I have in mind but I am not sure if it will be a good choice for a high mass tonearm like the Groovemaster II for example.