AR XA Cart options
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dosmalo
T-Totaled
Right now in that price category I'm using a Shure M97xE and it works very well. The other I rotate in and out would probably cash out at a higher expense.
Lots and lots of people like the Grado carts so I'm sure you'll hear from them here.
Nothing at all wrong with a Denon Dl-110 either. I think it fits your price range too.
Lots and lots of people like the Grado carts so I'm sure you'll hear from them here.
Nothing at all wrong with a Denon Dl-110 either. I think it fits your price range too.
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
I'd go Shure M 97xE, or go Audio-Technica AT 120E. An AT 440 MLa even nicer if you can swing one.
marcmorin
RIP 1953-2020
I have an assortment of AT, Grado, Shure, and an ADC cart you can listen to. Either on my table, or yours.
beatcomber
AK Member
Marc is especially well-versed in Grado carts. I had him optimize my AR for a Grado and couldn't be happier with it.
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bobins08
Celebrating Life
I ran an M97xE for a short time on my XB. I'm not a huge fan but the cart works ok.
Next I ran a Shure V15-III and this was quite good with both jico SAS and budget EVG.
Now I am using a Grado GF1+ with MCZ.
So far I like the Grado best on the AR arm. If you have a Grado cartridge body available I suspect Marc will recommend an 8MZ stylus. Older Shure cartridges, if available, are also also an option.
Next I ran a Shure V15-III and this was quite good with both jico SAS and budget EVG.
Now I am using a Grado GF1+ with MCZ.
So far I like the Grado best on the AR arm. If you have a Grado cartridge body available I suspect Marc will recommend an 8MZ stylus. Older Shure cartridges, if available, are also also an option.
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johnnyboy70
Active Member
Thanks Marc, that sounds great! Appreciate all the feedback as well. I've heard a lot of good things about the Shure cart. Strangely enough the original stylus is still attached after all these years and after the abuse from it as a kid. Who didn't touch the needle as to hear the sound from the speakers back in the day. Surprised my dad didn't kill me.
