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    Join Date: Aug 2014

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    I'm Mathew.

    Default Cheapish cartridge for uni-pivot arm, valve amplification

    As the title suggests, I'm looking for a new cartridge (MM, MI) for my mid-spec Sondek with a Nima uni-pivot arm, pure valve amplification. Budget's around £300 or so. Any suggestions?

    Thanks.

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    Join Date: Jun 2014

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    Ortofon 2M Bronze is well reviewed and costs about that much, upgradable to 2M Black by changing stylus.
    I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in

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    I had a Goldring 1042 on a Nima which worked really well. Great bass (the Nima can be a little light on bass) and dynamic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony View Post
    Ortofon 2M Bronze is well reviewed and costs about that much, upgradable to 2M Black by changing stylus.
    I have the Blue and love it with my valve amp, so the Bronze should be a good step up

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    Join Date: Jun 2010

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    I have a V15 type III fitted to a GH228 unipivot on my LP12, great match.
    Steve.

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    Join Date: Aug 2014

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    I had a V15 type IV or V for a bit, nice cartridge.
    I went for the Goldring 1042, sounds great.
    Thanks for all the suggestions!

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