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MM Cartridge

I have a new VPI Prime Scout table with the JMW 9 tonearm
I'm using. Sumiko Pearl cartridge and sounds amazing.
I want to upgrade to the  best MM. My preamp has a 3.1 mv, so I would like your opinion.
Audio Technica VM760SLC or Ortofon 2M Black, or other high output cartridge. I do not want a MC, want user replaceable stylus?
rauljazz
rauljazz OP
8 posts
 
The arm mass is 10.2 gm
lewm
13,106 posts
 
With that effective mass you can get away with a myriad of medium to high compliance cartridges. Perhaps you could even lower the effective mass further by adopting a very lightweight head shell, if your tone arm has interchangeable head shells. In any case, be prepared for an avalanche of suggestions, all different, all adamant.
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
@rauljazz and the budget you're willing to spend on a brand new MM is ... ? 
rauljazz OP
8 posts
 
Up to $800
big_greg
6,640 posts
 
The Clearaudio Virtuoso is just a little above your budget, but I don't understand why you wouldn't consider MC carts.  Is it due to a limitation of your phono stage?
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