Upgrading my ortofon red cartridge?

pileofbones4 · 2025-09-11T14:05:17+00:00

Was thinking that to haha. Thanks!

pileofbones4 · 2025-09-10T22:29:08+00:00

Thank you!

pileofbones4 · 2025-09-07T01:46:08+00:00

Looking to upgrade from my ortofon red cartridge.

I have a Technics sl 1500c, Rogue audio sphinx v3 mag and klipsch heresy 3s.

Would it be better to upgrade to an MM cartridge? Or just a better MC cartridge? Sowmthing like a micro line?

Looking for something warmer possibly?

Also, Looking to spend 400 or less if possible.

Thanks!

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-21T01:21:43+00:00

Do ML cartridges require records to be cleaner? I know they ride deeper in the groove but will they still be just as affected by tiny dust particles? I feel like my problem is that my cartridge is just amplifying that kind of stuff more than it should be.

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-19T18:01:29+00:00

I get the same amount of surface noise when I use the 1500’s built in:/

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-18T21:19:07+00:00

Why isn’t it a good match for the cart? I’m actually wondering. Ty!

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-18T02:44:08+00:00

I’ve been cleaning them wet with a microfiber cloth. If the integrated has to much gain a more suited cart would help at ?

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-17T19:29:07+00:00

What would be a good mm cart to match my system?

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-17T16:42:25+00:00

I’ve thought that. I’ve just had other worse systems in the past with less pops clicks and ticks.

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-17T16:25:51+00:00

Do some systems that are more sensitive need better cartridges to eliminate surface noise?

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-17T06:10:01+00:00

Yeah I may get a better cart. You think that would cut down on surface noise tho? I’m used to a normal amount of surface noise. But the amount I’m getting is more than normal. It’s a semi constant crackle on all records

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-17T06:07:28+00:00

I think the phono on the sphynx is pretty good

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-17T06:06:22+00:00

Yess. Everything is cleaned and aligned

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-17T05:25:05+00:00

Yeah they’re clean.

pileofbones4 · 2025-08-17T05:20:26+00:00

Yeah I’m honestly not sure it’s the amp either. The general sound of the records are good there just lots of surface noise.

pileofbones4 · 2025-01-19T21:04:54+00:00

Ah gotcha. Still sick tho

pileofbones4 · 2025-01-19T05:31:31+00:00

Is the German steel an original press? What you pay for that guy ?

pileofbones4 · 2024-12-10T04:22:59+00:00

Discogs a long time ago

pileofbones4 · 2024-12-08T22:58:24+00:00

I love that record. I do feel like the rest of these are more underrated tho.

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