Advice Needed on inexpensive MC Cartridges

[ovlov854]

Hi All. I have decided to replace my Tangerine LP12 and Naim Aro with something a little more modest
I have gone for a Voyd TT with an Audio Note Arm 1 V2 and am now somewhat bemused by the amount of MC cartridges
I have had Linn Asaka, Trioka and currently use a Benz Wood SL

I am limited to using MC as my Hovland pre only has MC.
It was quite happy with the Troika's super low output and OK with the Wood's 0.4mv
I would seek a modest MC with up to 0.5/0.6 mv??? possibly used as I would probably install the Benz Wood when the Lp12 goes

So any suggestions ??

[Barry]

What do you mean by "inexpensive"? What is your budget?

[ovlov854]

Probably £2-300

[hifi_dave]

Audio Technica AT-F2 or AT-F7. I don't know of any other quality MCs at anywhere near the price.

[Barry]

With that budget you are talking used or second hand. With a little more, there are models from Hana that might interest you.

[mikeyb]

With that budget you are talking used or second hand. With a little more, there are models from Hana that might interest you.

That was my thoughts too, low hours mc at that price should just about be doable. Something like a used AT 33PTGII or Denon 103, Goldring Eroica LX.

[AJSki2fly]

With that budget you are talking used or second hand. With a little more, there are models from Hana that might interest you.

I would agree, I recently tried the Hana SL out on trail in my system, it is a very good musical cartridge IMO. I did see a new one for sale for £599 but cannot remember the dealer, hunt on the net.

[mikeyb]

Ortofon MC25FL is another good one to look out for IF you can find one with accurate hours used.

[Barry]

Ortofon MC25FL is another good one to look out for IF you can find one with accurate hours used.

I thought about suggesting the MC25FL. I have one, bought with only 50 hours on it for about £125. Like the Denon 103, I regard it as a good, 'everyday', cartridge.

[walpurgis]

The Goldring Eroica LX is good value and nicely musical. I've had one for years and like it a lot.