I was going through this phase a few months ago and I ended up buying three MM and a high output MC cartridges to try out for my self. I ended up keeping the high output MC because it sounded more musical to me, it like seeing the instruments playing i real time. Thats my experience. I bought the Clear Audio Virtuesio wood cartridge, Goldring 1042, Ortofon 2M Black, and a Dynavector 20XH. I kept the Dynavector, but I liked the Ortofon 2M Black, next, and it was hard to decide between the two. The 2M Black is much louder and brighter than the Dynavector. If I was going to keep parties then I would definitely keep the 2M Black. The best thing it to compare and listen for yourself if you have the chance to do so.
Mando..
Mando..