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Best Cartridge/Stylus Upgrade for Rega RP1

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Hey all, I've just finished upgrading the major components of my stereo system and have a 1989 Yamaha AX500U hooked up to a 2018/2019 Rega RP1. The sound is fantastic but as its been said in the past the original Rega Carbon cartridge lacks a bit of the crispness in the treble and bass power. I have heard variously from folks to consider using the DYNAVECTOR - DRT XV-1S MC Phono Cartridge or using the Rega Carbon cartridge but with an LP Gear CF3600LE stylus to improve the treble and bass responses. What are folks thoughts here?
 
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Do we know the effective mass of the RP1's tonearm (RB101?). I suspect it might be on the light side, in which case it would be better going higher compliance than the Rega Carbon and its spin-off styli that track at 2-3g (suggesting a compliance on the low side). I would suggest the Ortofon Super-OM10 for consideration as a first step, which is good a the low-end and top-end.
 
Dynavector on an RP1 ? I would not put an Ortofon Quintet on the RP1 tonearm. I replaced with tonearm with a RB 202 and then put the Ortofon Quintet Blue on it. We are talking about a RP1 aren't we ? You won't get much bass out of it no matter what cartridge you put on it with that plastic platter.
 
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