Cartridge for my new HW-40 TT
 

So, I have a bit of time till my HW-40 turntable ships. I will probably be using this with my Accuphase system in the Cape w/ a C-37 phono pre.

https://www.analogplanet.com/images/.../1018.HW40.jpg

What cartridge would you mate with it?

Interestingly, the C-37 also happens to commemorate Accuphase’s 40th year. :ok:

I think I would try a Lyra Kleos on that level of table Ivan.

Ivan.......The HW-40 is a fine looking turntable. My one grip with the aesthetics is the size of the silk screened logo and 40th Anniversary Direct Drive advertising. The turntable would be far more attractive had VPI be a bit more discreet with the size. It is distracting in my opinion, particularly on a turntable at that price point.

I think you could might enjoy an Ortofon A95 on this turntable.

Lyra Etna . Heard it already in my friend’s system VPI FatBoy Gimbal in an HR-X . We listened using ARC REF electronics ( arc REF 10 linestage , REF 10 Phono stage , REF 750 SE Monoblocks ) w/ Sonus Fabre Aida’s series 1 . It sounds sublime . It relegated his other turntable ( Kronos , w/ upgraded power supply , KUZMA 4 point 11” and Clearaudio Goldfinger V2 ) as his secondary table . He also made a comment how come that this cheaper setup is more enjoyable to listen too.

Harry's using the Soundsmith Hyperion at CAF on that TT.

Highly recommend Phasemation PP-1000 using it with my Accuphase gear and it has great synergy!

While am certainly a fan of my Kleos, think I would go for the Ortofon A95.

Some great suggestions here, thanks.

Dan,
I believe the production models will have the logo and lettering on the back and leave the plinth clean.