I will soon be in the market for a new LOMC cartridge for around 1k.
Current thoughts are an ART-9, as I really like my AT33PTG/II.
Are there any others worth looking at in this price range?
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Another best LOMC cartridge for 1k thread
I will soon be in the market for a new LOMC cartridge for around 1k.
Current thoughts are an ART-9, as I really like my AT33PTG/II.
Are there any others worth looking at in this price range?
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Hana ML
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Might be worth looking at the Benz Micro Wood SL as another option to the Art 9
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Yep Hana ML gets my vote.
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Yep, forgot to mention the Hana, probably the best of the bunch at this price point.Originally Posted by Lurch
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I like mine for sure, having tried a Zu Audio Denon 103, Denon 103, 103R, Denon 304 II, Zyx R100 twice, Ortofon 2M Black, Ortofon Kontrapunkt B and AT PTG33II, I prefer the Hana ML
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Benz would be good.
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I use an AT-ART9XI. This is the replacement for the ART 9 and is a step-up in SQ over the ART 9. The AT-ART9XI is 200 quid or so more than the original ART 9.
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Looks like youre a bit of a Denon aficionado. Ive a brand new (NOS) Denon 103 Pro Hyphonic thats sat in the draw for the past two years. Must get round to giving it a try.I like mine for sure, having tried a Zu Audio Denon 103, Denon 103, 103R, Denon 304 II, Zyx R100 twice, Ortofon 2M Black, Ortofon Kontrapunkt B and AT PTG33II, I prefer the Hana ML
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Probably more to do with the price, but I do like them too, the Zu Audio one being the best, should never have sold it, but then again I didn't own the Fidelity Research FR64fx arm at the time
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