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I need a new cartridge

Posted by gmarouda@cox.net (A) on September 12, 2006 at 08:14:29

Hi Folks;
I am in need of a new Phono Cartridge for my Technics 1200MKII. I'm no stranger to the HIGH END, but with limited budgets and such, I am forced to step down a bit. My current cartridge, A Sumiko Blue Point. Unfortunately, the Blue Point has seen better days. I've been doing some reading and research on some budget cartridges but shut the computer off in disgust. I purchased a Grado Black, I wish I could send it back. To Much Hum, and a high end that leaves my mouth dry, I'm not happy at all with it, I would just assume to use the worn out Blue Point, but as we know, this is not an option. I am looking at the Audio Technica AT95E. I've heard many good things about it, and is a consideration. I like open and airy trebble and was told that compared to the Black, the AT95E is much more open and airy. What I would like to know from anybody and everybody, What would you pick? I know I'm not going to surpass the Blue Point, but I want to get as close as possible. Other cartridges I've owned in the past are Monster Alpha Genisis 1000MKII, Shure V15IV, Ortofon X3MC. I loved all 4 of them, with nothing really bad to say about any of them. Given this I value everybody's opinion.

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