Best Cartridge for $1000 (or less)

Posted by adidio on October 30, 2011 at 15:51:25

I have a VPI Classic that is currently fitted with a Denon DL-103R and I'm ready to upgrade my cartridge. I am considering the BENZ MICRO GLIDER SL S CLASS MC CARTRIDGE 0.4mV and the Soundsmith Zephyr. I've read great things about the Benz, but there isn't much written about the Zephyr, though it sounds like it's a great match for a VPI table.

Thoughts on choosing between these cartridges?

Any others I should consider?

My budget is around $1000 - (not set in stone).

(The rest of my system is an Aragon 8008 power amp, Aragon Soundtage preamp, Dynavector P75 phonostage, and JM Lab 1007BE monitors.)

Thanks.

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Topic - Best Cartridge for $1000 (or less) - adidio 15:51:25 10/30/11 (19)

RE: Best Cartridge for $1000 (or less) - Roastaman 13:47:14 10/31/11 (0)

In the last year ... - reelsmith. 08:02:17 10/31/11 (0)

RE: Best Cartridge for $1000 (or less) - iljazz@sbcglobal.net 07:05:29 10/31/11 (0)

RE: Best Cartridge for $1000 (or less) - Jsawyer09 18:16:55 10/30/11 (0)

I'd vote for the Glider. - Langdell 17:17:09 10/30/11 (0)

RE: Best Cartridge for $1000 (or less) - John Elison 16:42:21 10/30/11 (4)

I think we were A/B comparing the DL S1 to a well regarded Shelter. - tubesforever 11:09:15 10/31/11 (1)

RE: I think we were A/B comparing the DL S1 to a well regarded Shelter. - John Elison 17:29:22 10/31/11 (0)

RE: Best Cartridge for $1000 (or less) - Waxxy 17:22:47 10/30/11 (1)

Thanks for the tip. I'll keep my eye out for a P75. /nt\ - John Elison 18:16:09 10/30/11 (0)

other people's money! oh yeah - beach cruiser 16:24:29 10/30/11 (2)

RE: other people's money! oh yeah - Waxxy 17:15:55 10/30/11 (1)

good to know - beach cruiser 17:56:47 10/30/11 (0)

Dynavector 20x2L... - Waxxy 16:19:57 10/30/11 (5)

RE: Dynavector 20x2L... - adidio@yahoo.com 16:46:59 10/30/11 (4)

RE: Dynavector 20x2L... - McGruder 03:30:07 11/1/11 (0)

Hmm. Where'd ya read that? - Rick W 16:55:16 10/30/11 (2)

Humm, for a thousand bucks to spend on a cart - beach cruiser 18:30:46 10/30/11 (0)

RE: Hmm. Where'd ya read that? - adidio@yahoo.com 16:56:37 10/30/11 (0)

Best Cartridge for $1000 (or less)

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