MC carts for an Alphason xenon arm, suggestions please

I would like some suggestions for a low output mc cartridge that bring out the best mounted on an Alphason Xenon arm.

I will be using the same phono stage (Art Audio Vinyl One) that I use with my current DV low output MC cartridge which has a rated output of 0.26mV, resistance 100 ohms as I don't want to change or mess with the V1.

I don't want to go more £700.

The AT33 PTG keeps comming up, but with a higher output of 0.5mV would this still work at its best with current Vinyl One settings?

Any oher ideas please.

 

Hi,

Which Dynavector do you currently use?

 

T K Rua

 

Hi Flyfisher,

Nice cartriidge. That is a £2000 cartridge. Are you keeping it or is the new cartridge a replacement?

You could look at the cheaper XX2 cartridge which should have similairities with your current cartridge. Dynavector offer a trade in which you may be able to haggle down to £700. Not sure if it has to be like for like.

The Ortofon Rondo Bronze offers very good performance for around £650.

I have heard good thing about the AT33 PTG but have not heard one recently.

SCIDB

 

AT33 produces about 0.3mv so it should work fine.
100 ohms loading is also about right for most systems.

 

Rob

Thanks for the info.

There seem to be a few variations on the AT33, any thoughts (PTG v EV varaitaions) besides the cost!

 

I'd go for the PTG. Good line contact tips are essential for accurate tracing IMO. The PTG has a superb MicroLine tip and remains 'CD clean' right to the end of side. Cheaper than some of the others too.

 

Rob

Is the AT 33EV such a bad tracker?

 

I see ynmoan has a Van Der Hull Colibri for sale at a very good
price Cant do any better than that
Noel W.

 

Can't resist a good deal and have bought the Denon DL 304 from Yourmomm

 

Hi Flyfisher
Think you will be happy with DL304 .I have one with
Ruby Canterlever and FG stylus fitted due to damage sounds
great either way.
Noel W.

 

Sounds interesting Noel.
Who did the work on the 304?

 

Hello Rob
I had the work done on the 304 by Garrott Bros in
Melbourne .Give them a look on Google they have quite a bit of
information they make a cartridge of there own very good also
re tip most brands.
Noel.

 

Ah, the Garrott Bros - good to hear that the company is still around.
Used a Decca London rebuilt by the Garrott Bros once. Quite a sonic ride

Their MM cartridges look identical to the old A&R (Arcam) P77/P78 models in all but stylus type. Wonder if I could fit a Garrott stylus assembly to my old P77 body.

 

Good choice and great cartridge expecially for the price.
I'm having superb results loaded with 470ohms

 

Rob - if you ever find out would you let me know please? I have a Stilton P77 with a very worn tip which I quite fancy firing up again some time.

 

Hi Richard,

This Garrott looks a dead ringer for the A&R to me:

http://www.garrottbrothers.com/opt.html

 

I have just looked up the spec on this cartridge and the output is 0.5mv, which is almost double the 0.26mv of the DV TK Rua.

As my phono stage is not adjustable, then how these two different cartridges work?