upgrade from audio-technica AT85PE recommendations?

[RC_Moonpie]

I have an audio technical turntable with a p-mount AT85PE. I have been given another older but still good, turntable, a Yamaha P-850. it's not a p-mount; it's standard. it has an older shure Y999 cartridge on it, with who knows how many miles.

the AT85PE sounds better to me, than the shure. Interested in getting something like the AT85PE, upgraded to replace the shure cartridge.. but must be standard mount#., Within a budget of 200 dollars, what cartridge would you recommend?

please nothing over 200 bucks, and thanks for any replies.

 

[revox-b77]

This is a job for an AT95. You can even get the ML version.

 

[sound hound]

Used. The world is your oyster.

 

[RC_Moonpie]

This is a job for an AT95. You can even get the ML version.

you mean the ATVM95-L? dual moving magnet, red cartridge?

like this?

amazon link

 

[lini]

you mean the ATVM95-L?

Correct designation is AT-VM95ML. And I'd second that suggestion.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[justjed2]

AT-VM95ML is probably the best bang for the buck. The Ortofon 2M Blue is also available for less than $200.

 

[DeadTrader]

I've owned the Ortofon 2M Red, Blue, and Bronze. The Blue really stood out for it's price.

2MR Blue

The Ortofon 2MR series is designed with a newly developed cartridge housing for optimized fitting on low-profile turntables. With its ultra-slim 3mm height reduction, seamless integration is guaranteed. The cartridge's slimline body eliminates the need for spacers or modifications, ensuring...

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[justjed2]

I also have the Red, Blue, and Bronze. In my opinion, the Blue is a really good all-around cart, although the Bronze is clearly better.

 

[DeadTrader]

I also have the Red, Blue, and Bronze. In my opinion, the Blue is a really good all-around cart, although the Bronze is clearly better.

Won't argue that. But a tad bit more than $200.

 

[justjed2]

Won't argue that. But a tad bit more than $200.

Oh, yeah, there is that, but most who stretch for the Bronze find it worth it. Still, I think the Blue is really a quite decent cart for lots of music types.