For the past year I've made it my mission to buy at least one album a month, despite now owning a TT. But the time is now here, I've bought a used Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo, to pair with my Wharfedale Linton 85 speakers and Argon Audio SA-1 phone stage and amp. The stylus needs to be replaced. Since it came with an Ortofon Red but the stylus is missing, I am thinking I can replace it with the stylus of an Ortofon Blue since they are interchangeable. However, there seem to be so many more cartridges that are near this pricepoint and I'm only saving 15-20% by not getting a whole new cartridge. People mention that the Blue doesn’t strike the best quality for money balance, and perhaps it's a bit too bright but I feel hesitant grabbing something new without establishing a baseline on what 'normal' would sound like as I've never owned a TT before.
Any alternatives I should consider? I’m in Europe if that matters.
Any alternatives I should consider? I’m in Europe if that matters.