Cartridge for Technics 1200G

[assessor43]

Cartridge recommendation for a 1200G? Currently using the stock arm and a Pickering xsv 3000. I would like to try a moving coil. I have a pass labs phonostage and Mcintosh tube gear.

 

[defride]

Hard to look past Hana SL or ML if you don't mind spending a little more. I know of some who are happy with AT33 PTGii in that combo but I always felt it a little lean in the bass, nice mids and highs though. You'll need to take into account the loading adjustment available on your phono. SL likes 400 ohm, ML 100 ohm and I found the PTG was comfortable anywhere between 400-1k ohm

 

[assessor43]

Hearing a lot of good things about the Hana.

 

[asiufy]

Most of our clients opt for one of the Hana, SL or ML indeed, but some prefer the Ortofon Cadenzas. Both are solid choices, the Hanas being overall richer/warmer, and the Ortofon a little more detailed.

 

[hongkongfoufou]

I prefer Audio Technica AT-OC 9 M L III or ART-9.