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Phono Cartridge for $1,000.

Currently have Clearaudio Virtuoso MM cartridge . Wanting to go to MC. Found a Hana ML and a Sumiko Blackbird on sale for $1000. I am using a Musical Fidelity M6 phonostage so it will handle all. Is it worth it to change? If so, which one? I live in the sticks in Alabama so listening is almost impossible. 
jsal3689
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chakster
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LOL 

I was supposed to say that Sumiko should not be in this list at all. 
ART9 cost $990 from US dealers
bajaed
269 posts
 
The Art9 has been discontinued and is no longer for sale on the AT site. A newer version should go on sale soon. Might be $150 to $250 more.
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chakster
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Updated ART-9 called "ART-9XA" and released in June 19th, 2020 
johnss
615 posts
 
+1 for the AT ART-9. have not heard the new 9XA, but do have the ART-9  and ART-1000, both great carts.
bill_k
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The ART-9XA has a threaded body for easy screw mounting with no nuts!
https://www.hardtofindhifi.com/catalog/product/view/id/885/s/audio-technica-at-art9xa/category/62/
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