You know how it is, just when you think you know which phono cartridge you're going for someone says, why don't you try this instead? So after much research, and discussion on this forum, I'd decided on the Nagaoka MP200. I'll be using it with my Pink Triangle LPT, RB300 fully loaded by Origin Live, and a Moth 30 phono stage. Then a guy who repairs turntables for a living suggests the Audio Technica AT150MLX as an alternative. Within my budget, in fact it costs a little less that the MP200 but, in his opinion, performs better, more like an MP300 but for less dosh.
I'm still leaning towards the Nag MP200, from what I've read the AT sounds a bit brighter and can sound harsh until it's had a lengthy run-in. Without being able to compare the two side by side it's hard to know what the long-term differences will be. I know the decision is mine, but am I missing a trick?
I'm still leaning towards the Nag MP200, from what I've read the AT sounds a bit brighter and can sound harsh until it's had a lengthy run-in. Without being able to compare the two side by side it's hard to know what the long-term differences will be. I know the decision is mine, but am I missing a trick?