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Rob1969
21-05-2020, 13:06
Afternoon,
Is anyone familiar with the above cartridge?
Why am I asking? Well, I recently bought a Sugden IA4 Integrated amplifier which is has a MM phono stage built in. I already have an Audio Technica 33PTG/ii which I think is excellent but obiously this is a MC cartridge.
I am looking for a decent MM cartidge that won't break the bank and will be a decent alternative to the 33PTG if I want to preserve the life of that cartridge.
Reviews seem positive but always good to get first hand user views.
Thanks.
hifi_dave
21-05-2020, 13:25
The VM range are exceptional value for money. Buy with confidence, though they are slightly less 'warm' than the 33.
Rob1969
21-05-2020, 13:33
The VM range are exceptional value for money. Buy with confidence, though they are slightly less 'warm' than the 33.

Thank you for the reply. If I was looking for an AT MM cart with a little warmth do you have a recommendation?
hifi_dave
21-05-2020, 16:29
I don't think any of them are 'warm' as such, more 'accurate' I would say and with more body than a 2M, for instance.
WullieD20
21-05-2020, 19:01
I've had my AT-VM95SH for a few weeks now and am very impressed with it. A most enjoyable and accurate cartridge with loads of detail. Highly recommended.

See more about it, also discussed recently, here: https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?69056-Project-classic-upgrade
Rob1969
21-05-2020, 21:07
I've had my AT-VM95SH for a few weeks now and am very impressed with it. A most enjoyable and accurate cartridge with loads of detail. Highly recommended.

See more about it, also discussed recently, here: https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?69056-Project-classic-upgrade

Thank you.
graham67
21-05-2020, 23:54
Have you thought about using a sut or head amp in combo with the at33ptg and the MM input of the Sugden. The later two position pure sound p10 works well but for a killer combo seek out a vintage Denon ha 500 head amp.
Rob1969
22-05-2020, 09:02
Have you thought about using a sut or head amp in combo with the at33ptg and the MM input of the Sugden. The later two position pure sound p10 works well but for a killer combo seek out a vintage Denon ha 500 head amp.

Thanks for the suggestion. I am trying to keep the box count down if I can hence considering a new cartridge.