I've been enjoying my RP3 for a few months now and I'm convinced vinyl is the way to go. However, when it comes to the technicalities, I'm a complete noob. I've heard about how cartridges play an important part in the overall sound so I thought I'd look into making an upgrade. Problem is I don't know where to start. Also, I have no idea what the current cartridge is. All I can say is that it's grey and has no brand marking. Sounds fine nevertheless.
I'm running it through a NAD 3020e amp and Mordaunt Short MS5 speakers (nowt special but aren't bad). My budget is £50ish or so quid. Bearing all that in mind, has anyone got any ideas?
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Btw you record chaps, I recommend the "trackmate" - it's a cleaner that sits on the spindle and you basically wind it round the record.
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Biggest difference is output impedance. Your phono pre-amp will need to support it otherwise you won't hear much.
Some say they sound better and extract mo're detail.
I'm got an old Shure one somewhere with a broken needle but £300 to fix is just not worth it for me.
I've used Rega cartridges on my Plannar 3 with no issues. Very capable. Had the bias2 which is a fraction over your budget, but if you can stretch it a bit then you'll have far more choice; Silly to say I guess as that's the same with everything. The Elys2 is fitting and goes well with a Plannar 3.
Good to see you're enjoying vinyl.