Cartridge advice please

[CageyH]

Why not get a head amp?

[blackstar]

I bought the Lentek MC head amp from Jerry recently and am running it through the MM stage of my OBH-15. It is better than the MC stage of the same phono amp, in my opinion. Seconded for a head amp/SUT.

[Bigman80]

Hi, yes, I was thinking on the same lines. Any suggestions? Do I get a MM/MC preamp or just a MC one. Ideally, I think, I would prefer one that is configurable and with a gain control. Budget is somewhat limited however!

Thanks,

Richard.

Presuming your amp has a MM only input,

There is a Fidelity Research FRT-3 on eBay for not bad money. Having owned one I can highly recommend it

The Lentek needs fettling to be "good" apparently but I have no experience with this

Firebottle was selling a couple of MC head amps recently on his trade account for under £100 which I've heard and can highly recommend also

Other than that, if I had the money there is a Fidelity Research FRT-5 on here @£400ish I think. I'd snatch that up in a heartbeat.

Plenty of options and opinions on here too.

If your amp doesn't have a built in phono stage then usually anything Graham Slee is very well regarded.

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[RothwellAudio]

Presuming your amp has a MM only input...

The Cambridge CP2 is MM/MC.

[DSJR]

My experience is that the Lentek was designed a touch 'toppy' to go with the original softer-toned version of the Entre One cartridge they imported. I modified mine and it became quieter, but I was still plagued by battery life - a personal thing as the unit 'works' for ages on a set of batteries, but most of it at an estimated 80 - 90% and declining of full potential. Just my experiences of the units since the late 70's...

Depending on budget for an MC cartridge, the evergreen DL110 is safe-as-houses and works with most modern arms and phono stages. I love the BPS EVO3 but it's frail and I couldn't use one due to the skeletal nature. Over that, Hana are well liked by those who know them and available in low and 'higher' output versions. Ortofon's aren't the bargains they once were, but it's a huge range and none are bad.

[Bigman80]

The Cambridge CP2 is MM/MC.

It's a phono stage isn't it ? For amps without a phono stage ?

You'd need a MM stage on an amp to use a SUT or headamp



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[walpurgis]

The Dynavector is vastly overpriced these days for what it offers.

Take a look at the Goldring Eroica high output MC. It's seldom mentioned on forums and in magazines, but it's a nice sounding cartridge with great manufacturer support in this country (if you break it, they'll fix it). Prices are fair too.

[Bigman80]

The Dynavector is vastly overpriced these days for what it offers.

Take a look at the Goldring Eroica high output MC. It's seldom mentioned on forums and in magazines, but it's a nice sounding cartridge with great manufacturer support in this country (if you break it, they'll fix it). Prices are fair too.

He bought the AT33PTG that was for sale on here. A fine choice.



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[RothwellAudio]

It's a phono stage isn't it ? For amps without a phono stage ?

You'd need a MM stage on an amp to use a SUT or headamp.

Sorry, I thought your comment was directed at the OP. The OP doesn't have an MM-only amp.

[Bigman80]

Ah, so a phono stage is required. Hmmm Graham Slee ??

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