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    Join Date: Dec 2011

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    I'm Graeme.

    Default advice on high output MC into MM stage. (yeah.. I'm that guy sorry)

    yes.. I did a search, but it's 2021, so am wondering if anything has changed.

    MM stage ( a good one )
    Deck is Technics SL1200-G.
    Current: AT-760 with the RigB mod (I love that MM match for the techy).

    So, there's the usual suspects like DynaV' X(n) ...

    Just fancy trying a MC (high output of course for the MM stage) ... entry level is fine, as like most of us I'm on a budget... (those who aint, soz).

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    If your budget is in the £350 - £400 range then the Hana EH is very hard to beat for the price. Below that then it's the usual suspects from DV & Denon to the best of my knowledge.
    Might be worth grabbing a headamp which opens up possibilities with regular MCs and easy enough to sell on if MC is not for you.

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    thanks buddy. this the sort of thing ? http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co....c_headamp.html
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    Yep that or any of these.


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    Money may not make me happy.
    But it helps me afford the kind of misery I prefer.


    SYSTEM 1:

    Analogue.
    Brinkmann Bardo / 12" OL Enterprise Mk4 / Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum /BigBottle mk3 /MFA Baby Reference Pre/Nord One UP SE NC500M/Martin Logan Summit

    Digital.
    Docet Lector CDP-7TL mkiii/Pimped Bluesound Node2 + BOTW SBooster Lps/ Pimped Mk1 Jolida Fx Glass DAC.

    Wires etc.
    Audioplan Musicable ICs & TQ Black ll SC, assorted branded kettle leads.
    Target TT shelf & Alphason 5 shelf rack.
    Power Inspired AG1500S mains regen.

    SYSTEM 2: Back to the 80s.

    Garrard 401, RB250, A&R P77Mg / Mk1 Marantz CD63 SE / Sony TC-FX150 / Sansui T500L / Cambridge Audio C50 + 2x A50 as bridged monos (mid 80s Stan Curtis's design) / or KEF 104ab/ Original 80s Monster Cable IC, DNM SC / Target 5 shelf rack.

    SPARE KIT:
    A&R E77Mg
    Ortofon 2M Silver + Blue stylus
    Philips CD600
    Arcam Alpha 8P
    Pro-Ject DacBox S FL
    CCA
    FiiO Taishan
    Heybrook HB1 S2
    Q Acoustics 3050

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lurch View Post
    If your budget is in the £350 - £400 range then the Hana EH is very hard to beat for the price. Below that then it's the usual suspects from DV & Denon to the best of my knowledge.
    Might be worth grabbing a headamp which opens up possibilities with regular MCs and easy enough to sell on if MC is not for you.

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    Sound advice from our esteemed member..................however there are so many really first rate MM cartridges about now, eg the Audio note IQ range
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    Hovland HP200 MC
    Hovland Radia
    Ming Da 805 monos
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    Quote Originally Posted by ovlov854 View Post
    Sound advice from our esteemed member..................however there are so many really first rate MM cartridges about now, eg the Audio note IQ range
    I'm wondering about the AN IQ range myself but find it very annoying that the prices seem to be some sort of secret, what's that about? Also not many reviews out there.
    Re the OP great advice so far. I would suggest the Denon DL110, great sounding HOMC. A pity it's become so pricey( but then all carts seem to have jumped up in price recently).

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