Considering cartridges and I've veering towards this guy.
Reviews are all good, forum opinions are all good and it looks like it might be the kind of sound I want. I love the Rega Exact and I think the Nagaoka might be similar but a bit better.
Other carts I considered, Rega Ania Pro. Plain vanilla Ania seems to be loved only by people who haven't heard my other cartridges! The Pro has a decent stylus and looks more sensible but too few good vibes about it. If it was a great cartridge I think we'd know about it by now but who knows. The Exact does not get the praise it deserves.
Dynavector 20x2L is another contender. No one dislikes Dynavector cartridges and it looks good but part of me wonders if some of the sonic traits I like are characteristics of MM carts so the MP500 might actually be better. Plus the running costs will be lower on a MM cart.
So opinions on the MP500 welcome? I know Tony loves them.
Reviews are all good, forum opinions are all good and it looks like it might be the kind of sound I want. I love the Rega Exact and I think the Nagaoka might be similar but a bit better.
Other carts I considered, Rega Ania Pro. Plain vanilla Ania seems to be loved only by people who haven't heard my other cartridges! The Pro has a decent stylus and looks more sensible but too few good vibes about it. If it was a great cartridge I think we'd know about it by now but who knows. The Exact does not get the praise it deserves.
Dynavector 20x2L is another contender. No one dislikes Dynavector cartridges and it looks good but part of me wonders if some of the sonic traits I like are characteristics of MM carts so the MP500 might actually be better. Plus the running costs will be lower on a MM cart.
So opinions on the MP500 welcome? I know Tony loves them.