Best MM?

I want to try a MM with my Herron VTPH-2a. What's the best one? Maestro 2, Zephyr III, AT VM760SLC? Something else?

dhcod10-21-2018 4:52am

inna Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,296 posts 10-26-2018 at 09:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've been saying it. Goldring 1042 is the best value, in addition to some vintage perhaps, it is under $400 from the UK. Save your funds for a real good phono and tonearm cable.
sleepwalker65 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 832 posts 10-26-2018 at 09:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My experience with the Audio-Technica VM540ML is great. So good that I own 2. The VM740ML is basically the same stylus and coils with a different body.
inna Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,296 posts 10-26-2018 at 09:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Anyway, best MM doesn't exist. It's a matter of particular set up and taste.
chapin99 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26 posts 10-27-2018 at 02:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I second the goldring 1042 suggestion nice price and great sound.
chakster Details Discussions Posts This discussion 6,144 posts 10-27-2018 at 02:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For the price of Goldring i would buy another Pickering XSV-3000 or Stanton 881s mkII with Stereohedron styli, those are killer carts if the budged is under $400.