I currently have a Thorens TD 125 MkII SME 3009 Series II improved turntable with an entry level AT cart. I'd like to get something that provides more detail as well as more low/high end punch. Based upon what I've been able to find this version of the 3009 "Improved" is designed for higher compliance and somewhat lighter cartridges than the earlier arms.
Here is what I've narrowed it down to thus far:
DL-301 MkII - $400
Shure V15-II w/ jico sas stylus - $400
Dynavector 10 x 5 High - $750
Audio-Technica AT33EV - $475
Grado Gold 1.5mV - $600
SoundSmith Carmen - $800
SoundSmith Otello - $380
The 3009 Series II improved has a mass of 6.5g so it's a low mass tonearm that needs a high compliance cartridge.
http://www.analogue-classics.com/html/s ... _3012.html
Something with a dynamic compliance of > 20 @ 10 Hz. Confusing is that many japanese manufacturers states compliance @ 100 Hz instead of 10 Hz. There is no exact conversion from 100 to 10 Hz, but > 10 @ 100 Hz and around 40 static should mean a highish compliance cartridge.
Do you have any other suggestions or 1 on this list that is a must? I was leaning toward the Shure v15 & Jico combo but not sure. Unfortunately I don't have the ability to demo any of these before purchase.
Here is what I've narrowed it down to thus far:
DL-301 MkII - $400
Shure V15-II w/ jico sas stylus - $400
Dynavector 10 x 5 High - $750
Audio-Technica AT33EV - $475
Grado Gold 1.5mV - $600
SoundSmith Carmen - $800
SoundSmith Otello - $380
The 3009 Series II improved has a mass of 6.5g so it's a low mass tonearm that needs a high compliance cartridge.
http://www.analogue-classics.com/html/s ... _3012.html
Something with a dynamic compliance of > 20 @ 10 Hz. Confusing is that many japanese manufacturers states compliance @ 100 Hz instead of 10 Hz. There is no exact conversion from 100 to 10 Hz, but > 10 @ 100 Hz and around 40 static should mean a highish compliance cartridge.
Do you have any other suggestions or 1 on this list that is a must? I was leaning toward the Shure v15 & Jico combo but not sure. Unfortunately I don't have the ability to demo any of these before purchase.
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