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RE: HOMC cart recommendations

Posted by flood2 (A) on November 16, 2024 at 18:34:15

In Reply to: HOMC cart recommendations posted by bob24 on November 15, 2024 at 09:48:43:

I agree with Beach Cruiser completely.
Like Ghost, I've used several DL110 and DL160 cartridges over the years and can say that although they sound good for what they are, the technical performance is limited by the higher moving mass (as all high output MCs are) in the mid and HF tracking ability. If you were to compare these cartridges to the low output models from the same stable (like the DL301MkII or DL304; both of which I have also used), they simply don't compare for neutrality or technical performance - the low output models sound much cleaner and just perform better in all areas including soundstaging.

If I were in your position, I would suggest going straight to low output and look at a DL301Mk2 or consider an ATOC9XEN at the value end of the market. The real starting point is the ATOC9XML if you want a taste of the higher performance that low output MC offers over MM without going nuts on outlay.
I would also highly recommend you use a SUT instead of the MC input of your phono pre if you really want to get the best out of your cartridge. However, definitely start off with the MC input first and get used to the sound quality improvements.
Regards Anthony

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