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Bengt Classon
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Hi everyone! I'm new here.

I wonder if anyone can recommend a cartridge to a Thorens 209. I am currently using a Sumiko Rainer and a Gaio 2.4 MM phono stage.

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Welcome to the forum! You could always get one of the better styli from the same series e.g. Moonstone. Mind you; I haven't heard them, but that would be an easy replacement without having to change the complete cartridge.
Another idea would be to sell the Thorens and get a good Rega or a used Linn LP12, depending on your budget. But maybe you don't want to hear ideas like that...
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Hi Bengt and welcome to the forum! Please be aware that English is the language used on the Lejonklou forums.
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Hi Bengt,
I don’t played the Rainer myself, my information is that this Sumiko is warm and connected and a bit blurry too in the lows. Good for pop, synth etc. So it depends on the music you love to play. If it is classical, jazz and singer/songwriter, try Nagaoka MP 100 or 200. Good search and luck, Arjen
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Välkommen.

(not from personal experience, but) You could consider the Audio-Technica AT-VM95 series as discussed here...
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Another vote from me for the AT-VM95 series. My favourite is the AT-VM95C. I use it on Linn Axis and Dual CS505.
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tokenbrit wrote: 2021-08-07 17:58 Välkommen.

(not from personal experience, but) You could consider the Audio-Technica AT-VM95 series as discussed here...
+1, Yes definitely or maybe Adikt, if the budget is big enough ...
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