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Low-Output MC Coils
I have a MMF-5 turntable that came with a Goldring 1012 cartridge. I'd
like to upgrade to a low-output moving coil cartridge for about $200-$600. My AVA Ultra SL preamp has a phono stage, and I have an Audio Interface CST-80 step-up transformer that I haven't used for a while. I'm in the late stages of building Orion loudspeakers. I listen almost exclusively to classical music, and have a large lp collection in very good condition. Advice? |
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... I have a MMF-5 turntable that came with a Goldring 1012 cartridge. I'd like to upgrade to a low-output moving coil cartridge for about $200-$600. My AVA Ultra SL preamp has a phono stage, and I have an Audio Interface CST-80 step-up transformer that I haven't used for a while. I'm in the late stages of building Orion loudspeakers. I listen almost exclusively to classical music, and have a large lp collection in very good condition. Advice? The MMF-5 has a Rega arm that is medium mass. The Denon 103 which is the "conventional" reccomendation is thus not well-matched, as it really only is at its best in a medium-high mass arm. Thee good possibilities close to your price range come to mind: * The Shelter 501 ($850) or its newer, younger sibling, the 301 ($500). The 501 is considered by many (including myself) as the overachiever in the under-$1000 category. Haven't heard the 301, but it is supposed to be similar sounding, and is definitely in your price range. * The Dynavector 17D2 for about $600. This is a truly neutral, fast (good transient response) MC. I owned one for years, and am sorry I sold it. Has a rigid diamond stylus. In terms of "sophistication" vs. cost, it is the value leader in the under-$1000 field, IMO. * The Benz Glider L. The Glider was and to many is still the high-output recommendation in the under-$1000 field. The low-output "L" version at about $800 should sound even better (I have not heard it). Benz has recently launced a cheaper version called "the Ace" also available in a low output version for about $500. It won an Abso!ute Sound "Editors Choice" award in its price category. If you are using the step-up transformer, then this will play a key role. Before you buy find out what the output resistance of the MC cartridge is...and what the input restance is of the transformer. They need to match pretty closely to get top-quality sound. I've heard pretty awful sound from mismatchs...a moving-coil headamp is more forgiving in this regard, where 50-100 ohms can pretty well handle any low-output MC with decent results. Hope this helps, and have fun choosing. |
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On 14 Jul 2006 23:22:24 GMT, "Harry Lavo" wrote:
The MMF-5 has a Rega arm that is medium mass. The Music Hall tables have Pro-Ject arms, not Rega |
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Jenn wrote:
In article , wrote: I have a MMF-5 turntable that came with a Goldring 1012 cartridge. I'd like to upgrade to a low-output moving coil cartridge for about $200-$600. My AVA Ultra SL preamp has a phono stage, and I have an Audio Interface CST-80 step-up transformer that I haven't used for a while. I'm in the late stages of building Orion loudspeakers. I listen almost exclusively to classical music, and have a large lp collection in very good condition. Advice? I love the sound of this cartridge: http://www.needledoctor.com/s.nl/it....2&category=370 (Dynavector 19a) Thanks to all who replied. Harry's advice was exactly the kind of information I was looking for. I've had my eye on the Dynavector 19a for some time, and Jenn's recommendation is persuasive, as I suspect our listening habits & priorities are very similar. Also, its impedance (30 ohms) closely matches that of my step-up transformer (40 ohms). So that's probably what I'll get, when the budget allows. Again, thanks to all. |
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"John C" wrote in message
... On 14 Jul 2006 23:22:24 GMT, "Harry Lavo" wrote: The MMF-5 has a Rega arm that is medium mass. The Music Hall tables have Pro-Ject arms, not Rega I stand corrected. But they are medium mass. |
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