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Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black

My first post here on the forums and I needed an honest opinion. I have a cheap music hall mmf 2.2 turntable with 2m blue installed. I like the sound but was wondering if I can get better details from upgrading to a black cartridge on my basic turntable. Would it be worth it? I’m definitely an analog lover but am budget constrained. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
tubelvr1
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uberwaltz
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Jico used to make stylus for the 981 but a Pickering XSV3000 should work just as well.
Which are a little easier to find and cheaper!
big_greg
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Thanks uber. It's good to know there's an option when the time comes. 
tzh21y
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these vintage MM cartridges just do many things right.  very enjoyable to listen to.
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uberwaltz
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Agreed on vintage mm. They do a lot of things right for not a lot of money.
Careful shopping can net you 4 or 5 totally different"flavour" vintage mm carts for same cost as one new MC cart.

Of course research is needed to see if they suit your tone arm in way of compliance and if replacement stylus are available at all.
tzh21y
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I am gettting as much satisfaction from older MM designs than I did with my MC cartridges if not more.  It seems as though the 1200g stock arm is made for these old cartridges with high compliance.  Just amazing.
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