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Hi all,I've been using a Dynavector 10x5 on a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon III. Speakers are Polk Monitor 5's, receiver is a Harmon Kardon 330c. Nothing too fancy but it gets the job done.
My problem is that I listen to enough vinyl that I blow through a needle every six months or so. With the Dynavector, getting it re-tipped every time is prohibitively expensive. I'm trying to figure out how to downgrade to something more economical that I can, well, afford to replace regularly.
The other twist: I have a decent number of rare records with storage warps, often from having been sealed for years. Clearance is a real issue for me. I had been playing a Ortofon 2M blue but the body was scraping on too many records.
I guess I'm wondering what might be an affordable option with decent clearance. I'm tempted to just go back to a Shure M97xE, which I recognize would be a major step backward but also way more suited to my $$ needs.
Any suggestions for something in the $150 - $200 range that's 1) bang for the buck 2) has a design that offers good clearance?
Thanks
WJ
Edits: 02/21/17 02/21/17
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Topic - cartridge downgrade? - waltjohns 04:28:00 02/21/17 (11)
- RE: You in a Radio Station? - kitch29 12:37:17 02/22/17 (1)
- RE: You in a Radio Station? - CBrentC 08:07:11 02/23/17 (0)
- downgrade? - hifitommy 01:09:31 02/22/17 (0)
- RE: cartridge downgrade? - flood2 16:27:59 02/21/17 (0)
- RE: cartridge downgrade? - Cuernavaca 11:26:30 02/21/17 (0)
- Do you use Stylast? Way better (and cheaper) than buying so many carts. nt - 3+4=5 08:13:15 02/21/17 (0)
- cartridge downgrade? - Basher52 07:54:56 02/21/17 (0)
- I would go back to the M97 also. )MT( - J. S. Bach 06:33:06 02/21/17 (0)
- I look at the Nagoaka carts just above the entry level one.. - marc-homeslice 05:15:38 02/21/17 (1)
- Even the MP-150 and 110 are worth a look. /nt\ - Opus 33 1/3 07:06:48 02/21/17 (0)
- RE: cartridge downgrade? - jkaschyk 05:11:47 02/21/17 (0)