WANTED: MC or MM Cart for Ittok

[Natara]

My Dynavector 10x5 has finally given up the ghost and so I'm in the market for a new cart for my LP12/Ittok phono stage is Trichord Dino. Budget is around the £300 mark I don't really have a preference at this point either MC or MM considered. Obviously the lower hours the better and where possible a definite idea of hours please.

[worrasf]

My Dynavector 10x5 has finally given up the ghost and so I'm in the market for a new cart for my LP12/Ittok phono stage is Trichord Dino. Budget is around the £300 mark I don't really have a preference at this point either MC or MM considered. Obviously the lower hours the better and where possible a definite idea of hours please.

Hi
I have a Zyx R100 H with less than 200 sides on it which sounds lovely.
The only problem is that I put a crack in the plastic body by the mounting lug when I over tightened the bolt. It’s been repaired but it looks a bit tatty but in no way affects the sound. It also has. VPI headshell weight bonded to it as these really need a bit more mass and the OEM Zyx one is stupid money. Total mass is 5.6g.
Because of the appearance you could have it for £300.
I’d be happy to take it back for the cost of postage if you couldn’t live with the aesthetics.
I have the original box and bag.
Steve
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[Firebottle]

I have a VDH re-tipped Linn Asak that I only want £100 for, see
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?54338-Cartridge-clearout-Linn-Asak-Acutex-312-Shure-M75-and-M70/page2

:)

[DiveDeepDog]

I've a Benz on PFM

http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/showthread.php?t=206617

I'll pick up a message here.

[Scooby]

I have a VDH re-tipped Linn Asak that I only want £100 for, see
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?54338-Cartridge-clearout-Linn-Asak-Acutex-312-Shure-M75-and-M70/page2

:)

For me, this is a "no brainer". The Linn carts were superb anyway, it they were fab beyond words when you put them in an Ittok or Ekos

[Natara]

Thanks everyone lots of great offers to think about it..............

[mac72]

Ittok should mate nicely with Benz Ace SL ,
I own couple Benz carts and Zyx R50 Bloom , if I were to choose one I think Benz has an edge on Zyx but it depends on the music genres I guess

[Bigman80]

Ittok should mate nicely with Benz Ace SL ,
I own couple Benz carts and Zyx R50 Bloom , if I were to choose one I think Benz has an edge on Zyx but it depends on the music genres I guessIn what way ?

I ask due to interest and not argument. I recently considered selling my ZYX but didn't know what to get next.

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[walpurgis]

A Yatra! :)

More of all the good stuff.

[mac72]

In what way ?

I ask due to interest and not argument. I recently considered selling my ZYX but didn't know what to get next.

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I’d say Benz seems to be more “refined” more complete ,don’t get me wrong Bloom is a great cartridge but it seems like is trying to do everything in the same way , fast with massive dynamics which is good for rock & pop ,but it doesn’t diversify much different genres .
When switching to Benz everything seems to be more polite, slower pace , you don’t sit on the edge of the chair anymore , but it’s just an illusion , it kicks when is needed and the best think about is the way it presents voices ,I think stereophony is on higher level as well .Benz is a story teller while Zyx seems to be a showman.Not much difference soundwise between Wood SL an Ace SL , all above IMO obviously.

[Bigman80]

I’d say Benz seems to be more “refined” more complete ,don’t get me wrong Bloom is a great cartridge but it seems like is trying to do everything in the same way , fast with massive dynamics which is good for rock & pop ,but it doesn’t diversify much different genres .
When switching to Benz everything seems to be more polite, slower pace , you don’t sit on the edge of the chair anymore , but it’s just an illusion , it kicks when is needed and the best think about is the way it presents voices ,I think stereophony is on higher level as well .Benz is a story teller while Zyx seems to be a showman.Not much difference soundwise between Wood SL an Ace SL , all above IMO obviously.

That's really interesting. Looks like I'm going to have to try and loan a Benz Ace or similar. I'd find it difficult bro live without the pure atmosphere the ZYX is capable of. So anything that comes after it will have to be superb.

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[walpurgis]

This.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fidelity-Research-MC-202-Turntable-Phono-Cartridge-Audiophile-MC-202/162714592254?hash=item25e28ba3fe:g:1cEAAOSwxp9W4Vg m

[Bigman80]

This.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fidelity-Research-MC-202-Turntable-Phono-Cartridge-Audiophile-MC-202/162714592254?hash=item25e28ba3fe:g:1cEAAOSwxp9W4Vg mWhat's "this" is it the next step?

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[Natara]

Thank you everyone I'm still not 100%.

[freefallrob]

Stick an AT95e on while you decide :-)

[Frog-n-Oatcakes]

A little above budget, I could sell the NOS Denon 103Pro I have here for £400 if that is of interest. Otherwise it is going on ebay tonight.

[Natara]

I have tried that but my Chromecast Audio into a Chord 2Qute sounds better.


Stick an AT95e on while you decide :-)

[Non-Smoking Man]

Im not selling but I had an Ittock on a Rock once and a cartridge that was great with it was an AT32. So I suspect the Audio Technica AT33PTG would be a good match. Its a good cart anyway and not hard to find.

[Non-Smoking Man]

The OC9 Mk2 would do you.

[Natara]

Sorry forgot to update this I now have a Benz Micro Ace SL and very nice it is too.

[ovlov854]

Good Choice:yesbruv: