MM, MC, or MI cartridge

Can somebody briefly describe the difference in the sonic characteristics of these types of cartridge, if possible?

I’ve never had a MC and I’m wondering what difference it would make.

rvpiano07-08-2022 12:36pm

lalitk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,567 posts 07-08-2022 at 05:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1, @mikelavigne
slaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21,725 posts 07-08-2022 at 06:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My SoundSmith Sussurro MI is the most overall satisfying cartridge I've had over the years. Has a natural presentation yet is still dynamic with excellent resolving ability.
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,141 posts 07-08-2022 at 07:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete All qualitative generalizations on this subject are shaky. My experience only says that High Output MC cartridges don't usually compete well with MM, MI, or LOMC types. If you like the LOMC "sound", don't overlook MI types which are in the same vein and sometimes a better bang for the buck. (Notice I stuck in several general statements there while first having warned you about generalizations.)
rvpiano OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,667 posts 07-08-2022 at 07:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete On the basis of some of the comments here, what I’ve read in reviews, and most importantly, the sound I’m looking for, I’m probably going to switch to a LOMC cartridge: the Hana ML. It seems to be the best choice for me, and I can get a deal on it.
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