Which moving magnet cartridge mm 4 vpi classic?

I started with the Blackbird, then when I wanted to try another LO cartridge, I had to get a step up transformer too.

But, I dont' think the Blackbird is going cheap at all with the Classic. i loved the combo.

Ortofon 2M series. Depending on the model series from $100 - $669. Have it a try....Happy listening

Doubtful you could make a mistake buying a new Clearaudio MM Cartridge in your price range. They are known, and said to be very fine Cartridges.

There is the small possibility, even with a HO MC, that you may be yearning for more gain in your phono stage. Generally, if it is a MM Stage, the MM Cartridge will be a safe bet.

As Bill Feil once said here, that he'd rather place a pretty decent cartridge on a world class table-arm, rather than place a world class cartridge on a half way decent table-arm, and I believe there is much truth-logic in that reasoning. Mark

Last I knew, HW recommended Dynavector and Grado cartridges with his arms/tables. Any chance you can audition any models from these two to see if they might suit you?

Dear Pedrillo: There are several options on the MM/MI cartridge side ( like the ones that other people posted. ) even in the " vintage " cartridge market.

Normally the MM/MIs are a friendly tonearm option. You can go to the MM/MI thread to read about those options.

I would like to say that IMHO the HOMC is the worst choice you can take in front the MM/MI one, no single HOMC can compete/be near the MM/MI cartridge quality performance.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.