WTD: half-decent phono cartridge, circa £150-200

[St3v3]

Hi all,

Just had a recent cantilever disaster with my dear Audio Technica ATOC10, so am in the market for a new cartridge whilst I save some pennies for a repair. I'm happy to pay up to £200 max for a nice MM or MC cartridge that might suit my valve phono. I like a huge variety of music types so something balanced would be nice.

Cheers for your help!

Oh, quick edit as my signature is a bit old now: TT is now a Lenco PTP with Jelco sa250 in to Icon Audio PS1 and Copland CSA29

[Elephantears]

I've got a Grado Reference Platinum Moving Iron cartridge. These work extremely well with valve MM stages; I've used it with a Croft and you get great texture and naturalism. It has only had modest use and I'd sell it for £140. I'm in London so it would be easy to pick up.

[St3v3]

Thanks for the reply! Looks like a mighty fine cartridge, that. What series is it? I think there's a couple of iterations? I'm down Norwood way now btw, so even closer to SE London!

[jollyfix]

Off topic Steve, but have you ever popped into the Norwood Book and Record bar ? http://68.media.tumblr.com/05c2c9999d3da7d60176b4e2a5e35115/tumblr_inline_n2l86d0tDL1rqvbt4.jpg
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[St3v3]

I have! Nice place. Are you a frequenter?

[jollyfix]

No, not yet, i have passed the place loads of times as regularly go to Norwood ( just down the road from me). Looks like they have a' stick it on' , bring your own vinyl first Friday of the month , so hope to pop down then.

[The Black Adder]

What a great idea for an old pub... Great stuff

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