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Nagaoka MP-110 MM phono cart
https://youtu.be/9U5ANqGccmk
https://amazon.com/NAGAOKA-MM-MP-Cartridge-MP-110/dp/B002SDU67Y/ref=asc_df_B002SDU67Y/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312151212938&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12663870373226757043&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022859&hvtargid=pla-439769994933&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=65054436434&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312151212938&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12663870373226757043&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022859&hvtargid=pla-439769994933
LP Gear may match the price on Amazon, they did for me when I bought mine.
Grab a b-stock Schiit Mani for $99 + shipping and you're all set. Excellent price to performance ratio.
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If it was me, I’d get a Nagoaka Mp110 and a Lounge Audio LCR phono. Had the mp110 on a Rega p1 with the LCR and it sounded sweet2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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That mp-110 is what’s gonna be paired with the Vincent. Great cart. Love it.
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I've actually had good experiences with AT (and Signet) carts, but they may just match my turntables and other gear...and my ears. In fact, I have more AT/Signet carts than any other brand
On Vinyl Engine, the AT95 is the most frequently recommended budget cart. The Shure M97xE and the aforementioned Nagaoka MP-110 are probably the next most popular recommendations, so consistent with the previous comments here. Sometimes it takes trying a few different ones to find the one that trips your trigger, or works best with your setup. "This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
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2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.
Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.
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Really enjoyed those video reviews. His critical listening vocabulary is quite visceral, actually.. My favorite was the bass having "start-stop capability." Other notables were "...midrange was the backbone of the x-factor," and "micro-harmonics."Denon X7200WA
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microharmonics, eh?
Made me think of Johnny Puleo and his Harmonica Gang, for some reason...
Macroharmonics, on the other hand -- clearly the realm of the Harmonicats.
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I'm in the market for a pre for my Teac TT and found this thread. Looks like some good info here guys thanks!HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
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To anyone that needs a phono, I’ve got two going up for sale tomorrow. A Cambridge solo I purchased from Joe (and haven’t used) and a Lounge Audio LCR Mk3. If anyone is interested you can send me a pm and we can discuss! Otherwise they should be up in the classifieds tomorrow2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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Lol Zach. You’re a mess...just like me!
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Yes yes I know. This wasn’t a planned change but was necessitated by an unfortunate chain of events. The ania/Fono MC is apparently a match made in heaven though2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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I’m hoping my Vincent and Ania combo pays off the same.
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Isn't there a Rotel pre in the FM?
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I demoed this combo while shopping for TTs. It really is an excellent match. I ended up going a different direction, but I had come in to the Rega demo not knowing what to expect, but walked away impressed.stangman67 wrote: »Yes yes I know. This wasn’t a planned change but was necessitated by an unfortunate chain of events. The ania/Fono MC is apparently a match made in heaven though
Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
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