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Anonymous is currently offline  Anonymous
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Registered: December 1969
Baron
Hello to all,

Well, I should say that I made my decision to buy a Technics SL 1200 turntable, as was also suggested by manualblock, here: http://audioroundtable.com/Turntable/messages/1247.html.

I have a question about the many cartridges available out there.

I have always been thinking about an Ortofon OM 30 cartridge, which is a magnetic one. I have to think further and particularly thinkg about a moving coil cartridge. Can they really be better, even if more expensive?

Re: Cartridge [message #12877 is a reply to message #12679] Fri, 28 April 2006 00:48 Go to previous message
KARL VEE is currently offline  KARL VEE
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Registered: May 2009
Esquire
Your answer is YES, a moving coil is that much better. Keep in mind not only the higher cost of the cartridge but you may also require a Pre-Pre amp or transformer. Some of the moving coil cartridges have a lower output and require this step-up unit unless your amp has an input for moving coil. Another factor, some cartridges must be returned to the factory for stylus replacement.

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