High output MC cartridges

[Sablon Audio]

I know, I know.....I should get a proper MC cartridge however my Riviera integrated is MM only and I'd rather not have yet another box on the rack.

So, I'm looking for feedback on the various high output MC cartridges out there - Sumiko / Hana / Dynavector et al. Will be used with an SL1300G with a (yet to be delivered) Wand Master 10.3" arm.

Would also welcome feedback on high end MM cartridges. The TT is presently fitted with the KAB upgrade package with Reloop Concorde sty30 (Black 2M needle I believe).

Is probably worth mentioning that my tastes in vinyl are mostly jazz/ pop / soul / rock.

 

[DasguteOhr]

Vpi(soundsmith) zephyr III is a wonderful cartridge,try out you will be surprised, I definitely was to 100%

https://www.sound-smith.com/cartridges/fixed-coil/zephyr-mk-iii

P.S
with 150pf a normaly tonearmcable sounds excellent you don't need to add any capacitance at the phonoamp.
Rebuild cost new Zephyr Mk III cartridge for $299, every time it's needed.

 

[barbz127]

I had a period where I was running a Hana sl directly into the phono in my Levante and it sounded fantastic.

Upgrade bug bit a few months later and I added an external phono.