Cartridge on Akai AP-A950 (NAD 533)

[Groozdas]

Hello,
I'm new to Hi-end audio and just bought Akai AP-A950 (same as NAD 533 or RegaPlanar2). I need a new cartridge for it so what would you recomend? Something about $100.
Thanks in advance!

[Groozdas]

What I can get is Stanton 680 HiFi. I found only one review of this cartridge what says its ok... Any more feedbacks?
Thanks!

[JohnMichael]

Hello,
I'm new to Hi-end audio and just bought Akai AP-A950 (same as NAD 533 or RegaPlanar2). I need a new cartridge for it so what would you recomend? Something about $100.
Thanks in advance!

In my Rega Planar 2 I am using the Ortofon OM 20 with good success. The OM 10 is available for around $99 and later you can upgrade it with a stylus change to an OM 20 or 30. I have also used an Audio Technica 440 ML with good results discounted to $99. I have never had much luck with Grado's in that table and not just because of the hum problem.

[SlumpBuster]

A Rega/Nad clone by Akai? What country are you in? John Michael's advise is very good. I've tried the carts he listed and still have the AT 144, but I found the higher priced Goldrings more pleasing.

Try this site: http://www.needledoctor.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.402/.f