Dynavector MCs tend two work best with S boards.
523K boards may be converted to S - by Naim or other authorised peeps (such as Class A).
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Maybe a prefix would be better? And not very expensive second hand?
Hello and as you guessed this is my first experience with vinyl in 25 plus years, the arm currently has the asaka cartridge but I haven’t got a clue with regards to it’s condition so will replace on build, I appreciate all your recommendations and will use them for a bit of research, the only cartridge I had shortlisted was the Hana so but now will broaden my search, the internal boards aren’t such an issue as I have some 523s boards as well or could get Darren from class a to modify, anyway so many responses I will just collectively say I appreciate all your help which has been Stirling advice on this journey, very kind regards Neil.
Oh and keep the ideas coming I will look at whatever is suggested.
Hello again, not sure if I’m allowed to ask but if anybody could point me towards a late mint condition nap 250 I would be grateful, regards Neil.
That would be olive 250.
That would likely be worth getting rebuilt.
Not permitted, on the Naim forum, sorry.
But you could look at TomTom or Cymbiosis websites as a start. Both are good for ‘pre-loved’ Naim. I have used both of them… 
Neil, that’s not allowed under forum rules. Too open to abuse. However, try some of the dealers and their secondhand stock.
Hello thanks for suggesting rebuild, my dilemma is would it be as good or better than let’s say the Hana sl or a mor modern dynavector as suggested, please let me know you thoughts, regards Neil
Hello sorry didn’t mean to breach any forum rules, I will be more careful in future, regards Neil.
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There are others on here, who can advise you better.
I had an Asaka - but sold it, after buying a DV10X… again (I am a serial 10X user…).
I have a DV 20xx which replaced a Troika.
Personally I would be looking for a refurbished Troika as that sounded nicer than than my DV 20.
Not heard the 10x so would give that a listen. I’m sure it’s great.
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I’ve had an Asaka way back, got it rebuild by Expert Stylus at fair price, not sure if they are still in business though.
Sounded great onto K boards. (“K”=Karma) (“S”=Supex)
I believe the lowest priced Linn cartridge of today are the Krystal.
Linn Troika would be a perfect fit.
Find an old one and send it off to “Uncle David”, at Goldring.
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Another vote for rebuilding the Asaka. Expert Stylus did a great job with my Koetsu, several users reported good results with Troika rebuilds from Goldring.
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Not sure what difficulty you refer to…?
I found it very straight forward to source an unused / unloved 1992 Troika.
Also, David at Goldring was a delight to deal with and the process is so easy.
On the other hand, if the OP wishes to rebuild their old Asaka, that’s good too.
If I understood correctly …
… alternative suggestions were also invited !
Hope that helps.
To further clarify …
The OP has invited alternative suggestions…
Reference is then made to an alternative suggestion as first difficult and later onerous
No doubt the OP will consider all options proposed and decide which are appropriate to investigate further…
For the record, it’s not so difficult to find a good old Troika.
In fact, any Troika, (with body in reasonable condition), is fine. As the rebuild pretty much replaces all the internals. Just to remind you and anyone else, take a look at this post :
You commented on this at the time… (Which was appreciated).
So, this is a positive suggestion - for anyone (1) " needing a moving coil cartridge to suit relaxed listening" ; (2) for Linn Ittok, on Linn LP12 ; (3) Also, fits well with the “K” internal phono board, in existing olive Naim Pre Amp
Hope that helps further…
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Hello, in reply to all your suggestions which once again I will thank you all for collectively, I believe I will try and find a troika for re build if I cannot then I will as you suggested have the asaka rebuilt, I suppose it makes sense and synergy a linn cartridge in a linn arm, now the hunt is on for that troika.
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