which cartridge?

[Werner Mayrhuber]

Hi everyone, got a new Well Tempered Amadeus GTA II as a christmas present, should run with Naim superstar (mc low system), any ideas for cartridges? Budget not above € 1000,-
Thanks for replies,
Werner

 

[myles]

Hana of some sort? I have the SL and it's pretty damned good.

 

[Werner Mayrhuber]

In addition I want to tell you most of my listening is classical: orchestra as well as chamber music, sometimes a little bit of fine jazz music!

 

[kwmason]

I ran the same turntable with a Dynavector 17d3 is a great combination

 

[Tray]

What's a Naim superstar ?

 

[geodiak]

Benz micro Glider s.

 

[Mike Reed]

I don't know your t/t, except by repute, but with your tastes, I'd be tempted to go for the best Benz in your budget, whether that be new or used/ex dem. I had the Ebony LP within short audio memory of Lyra, Koetsu and Transfiguration. Slightly leaning towards warm (but nowhere near Koetsu); also detailed dynamic. Okay in medium mass arms, too.

The l.o. Hanas do represent an alternative, but I only know what I've read about these.

 

[Werner Mayrhuber]

@Tray: Naim Superline of course, damn auto correction!

 

[Tray]

@Tray: Naim Superline of course, damn auto correction!

Oh I did wonder ?
Have you got any plugs for it ?

 

[Taff63]

Dynavector XX2.

 

[Werner Mayrhuber]

@Tray: complete set of plugs!

 

[Tray]

@Tray: complete set of plugs!

Dynavector XX2.

The DV XX2 Mk2 is still a outstanding cartridge.

 

[Rockmeister]

Best all rounder: Ortofon Cadenza Blue,
or, with a tad of their own character, Dynavector DV XX2, Hana ML, or Lyra Delos.

 

[deebster]

A DV20X2L is on my GTA and sounds great

 

[Werner Mayrhuber]

Wow, thanks for so much response. Anyone experience with "high-end turntables.com" in Lausanne/Switzerland? They sell a Benz micro glider sl for a very interesting price!

 

[Tray]

Personally I would be more worried about which taxi and pizza delivery services your Superline picks up while your trying to listen to records.
Mine was a bloody nightmare.
The Naim Prefix before it was wonderful.
Ended up with a Linn Urika.

 

[joe9407]

a Dynavector 20x2L or XX2 would be a great choice and by all accounts work well with the Superline. my local NYC dealers (who have reliably good taste) recommend EMT cartridges with WT turntables -- something to look into, though I don't know how well the EMTs would play with your Superline.

 

[Strictly Stereo]

a Dynavector 20x2L or XX2 would be a great choice and by all accounts work well with the Superline.

I have both and they do indeed work well with Well Tempered. Also the Hana ML mentioned above.

 

[YNWOAN]

DVXX2

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Sorry have read the rest of the thread and the Benz would suit your taste as would the Dynavector Diamond mentioned.

 

[The Chronicals]

I have a Koetsu Red T...and i would have no objections going back to a Hana SL, they are just so good..I'd still cry a bit though as it probably means I broke my Koetsu.