Cartridge help
Posted by: mrm on 20 May 2003
Hi Guys,
It is time to change the cartridge on my Rega P3, and I thought that I woudld draw on the wealth of experience found on the forum.
I currently use an Ortofon MC15 Super2, which I really like, and was simply going to replace it with another, however looking at mantra-audio.co.uk I see that cartridges can be traded in like for like or for upgrades. So the question is, is it worth putting a cartridge like an Ortofon 25E or FL (or a dynavector)on a Rega P3? How would it better the MC15, given that treble is excellent, mid is clear , and bass is tight, and there is detail in spades?
For information the Rega has the Origin arm Mod, and plugs through a Project Phonobox SE into a NAC 82.
Any advice much appreciated.
Regards
Mark
It is time to change the cartridge on my Rega P3, and I thought that I woudld draw on the wealth of experience found on the forum.
I currently use an Ortofon MC15 Super2, which I really like, and was simply going to replace it with another, however looking at mantra-audio.co.uk I see that cartridges can be traded in like for like or for upgrades. So the question is, is it worth putting a cartridge like an Ortofon 25E or FL (or a dynavector)on a Rega P3? How would it better the MC15, given that treble is excellent, mid is clear , and bass is tight, and there is detail in spades?
For information the Rega has the Origin arm Mod, and plugs through a Project Phonobox SE into a NAC 82.
Any advice much appreciated.
Regards
Mark
Another good (cheap) source for cartridges is http://www.phonophono.de - I have recently dropped a Denon 103 into my LP12/Aro. They stock Ortofons and Dynas too, at good prices.
Partly chose the Denon as I wanted to see what the fuss was about, and at £80, it doesn't matter if the 4 year old grabs it
Partly chose the Denon as I wanted to see what the fuss was about, and at £80, it doesn't matter if the 4 year old grabs it