Best Cartridges on a Budget

You have to spend thousands on a quality turntable cartridge, right? WRONG! Elusive Disc’s Jason Marcum shares four exceptional cartridges costing less than $500 each. Each one delivers incredible sound quality, warmth, and richness of tone. Jason discusses the main factors to consider when choosing a new cartridge: the type of cartridge, design, stylus shape, stylus replaceability/upgrades & sound quality. Whatever you are looking for in your next cartridge, we have the perfect one to meet your needs!

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Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro/Factors to Consider
1:37 Audio Technica VM95E
2:42 Ortofon 2M Red
3:38 Sumiko Olympia
4:25 Hana EH
5:33 Conclusion/Advice

Links to products in this video:
Audio Technica AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge: https://tinyurl.com/k2nxbt37
Ortofon 2M Red MM Cartridge 5.5mV: https://tinyurl.com/4h22jxhz
Sumiko Olympia:  https://tinyurl.com/24adetb3
Hana EH Elliptical MC Cartridge 2.0mV: https://tinyurl.com/mryzc3hr

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