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Audio-Technica: 150MLX vs. AT33PTG

Posted by Toka (A) on April 11, 2007 at 15:38:24

While I'm still a bit away from pulling together my 'dream' system, one thing I am still debating is what cartridge to use (with a Technics 1200 with full KAB mods)...I'm a big fan of AT carts and am looking at either the 150MLX or the AT33PTG (not looking for any other suggestions at this time...). I was initially leaning towards the 150MLX, mostly because it would eliminate the need for a SUT, and I can replace the stylus myself. However, that nagging doubt that the AT33PTG is somehow 'better' keeps me questioning things...

Has anyone used both carts in the same system? I can gather that they both track exceptionally well (a very important trait for me), however, many MC's I've heard have a rising/peaking treble that I do not especially care for. On the other hand, trying to properly load an MM (using the calculator on the Hagtech site as a guide) is driving me up the wall (not enough capacitance? Too much? Argh!!).

To users of one or the other...how do you load them? What SUT to use with the AT33PTG? Does putting something else in the chain negate whatever gains are to be had with the MC cart? For the MM, should I bother trying to find juuuust the right amount of capacitance, or should I just go as low as possible (paging Mr. Elison)? Is there any online simulation software (similar to the Hagtech, but allowing for more variables/graph output) I could play with? My head hurts. :(

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