Moving Coil Cartridges


REVIEW: The Clearaudio DaVinci MC Cartridge

REVIEW: The Clearaudio DaVinci MC Cartridge

Forget what you know about Clearaudio cartridges of old. Since they brought out the new generation Goldfinger, Clearaudio has been going towards a more-balanced sound.   These days, their newfound expertise has trickled down to the $7,500 Titanium and the $5,500 DaVinci. Read More >


Ikeda Sound Labs now in the US

Ikeda Sound Labs now in the US

Beauty Of Sound, a new high-end shop located just outside of Albany, has become the exclusive U.S. Distributor for Ikeda Sound Labs analog products. They just announced the release of the Ikeda 9TT, a low-output moving coil cartridge employing a duralumin pipe cantilever that exhibits very low resonance and coloration. Read More >


Review:  The Benz Micro Ruby Z Cartridge

Review: The Benz Micro Ruby Z Cartridge

More phono cartridges than I care to remember have passed through my stereos over the past four decades. Given the relentless onslaught of digital media, it’s great to see that Benz Micro has not only stayed in the game but continues to strive for better products. Read More >


Denon DL-103R

Denon DL-103R

In a world of five-figure phono cartridges, a serious audio aficionado might pass on the Denon DL-103R because it’s too inexpensive. Wrong decision. They’d be missing out on one of the high-end’s best bargains. Read More >


Shelter 9000

Shelter 9000

Shelter is no stranger to the audiophile world, with their 501 and 90x cartridges winning their fair share of awards along the way. Having owned both, the 501 is always a top choice for those wanting a big taste of analog magic, with a healthy dose of tonal warmth thrown into the presentation – it’s a cartridge that makes even average records sound better than they should at times. Read More >