Audio Technica AT ML-180 Cartridge Advice

Chakster, i referenced the 160ML which Nandric mentioned and I also know it is not compatible with the ML150, 170 & 180 series. That's why I asked the question for Nandric. 

AT used two kinds of stylus holder coupling with the body in naive
hope to prevent styli. switching: round and rectangular. But they
''forget'' to change stylus construction. On the inside of each stylus
holder one can see a small hole with (painted) screw which function
is to center and fasten the whole cantilever/stylus construction. By
removing the paint and loosen the screw the whole stylus can be
''transplanted'' to the other stylus holder. So what is ''completely
different'' for chakster is not for other, more experienced members
(grin). But he probably can inform ateal  about the kind of mentioned
coupling. If those are the same by AT 150/160 and 170/180 than no
''surgery'' or transplant will be needed.

I can't remember when I used any MM cart for the last time while trusting my memory at my age is asking for trouble. So I checked some of hose that I still own. AT 160 ML, AT 155 CL and Signet
TK 7 LCa. All of them have rectangular coupling and all can be
substituted for each other. 

@nandric ok, so if your cartridge is AT160ML then it is not a rare cartridge and not on the same level as the AT-ML160 (i thought you have this one). 

here is the AT160ML and it looks exactly like the AT earlier cheap models
https://www.lpgear.com/product/ATSAT0160ML.html

And here is the AT-ML170 with ceramic body and a way different size of the stylus replacement assembly. 
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19875572_1778198518864974_1199791816042376599_n.jpg?oh...

The transplant of the cantilever from one series to another series is another question, but those carts are different and specs are different, even the size of the diamond is different as pointed @ateal 

Dear @ateal: Good to hear that kind of quality performance. Btw, the 150 stylus is almost the same as the 180, that so minimum diference in between does not makes diference. Diferences can comes from the less resonant 180 stylus holder and that's why my advise was to try that kind of change where you can always return the 150 to its original stylus holder and this option must be inexpensive. The 180 boron cantilever vs beryllium in the 150 could makes a diference too but not night and day and maybe not better but only a little different kind of sound, maybe we can't even note it.

Very good " advise " from your part to use the 150 in the 180 body. Thank's for share it with us.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.