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

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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secretguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,723 posts 07-08-2022 at 09:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete While I use a MC in m y main system, I could be at least as happy with a vintage ADC that's in my 2nd system.
edcyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,876 posts 07-08-2022 at 09:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How ’bout this for a quick & dirty explanation? With a Moving Coil cartridge there is more there there. More detail. Better imaging. More dimensionality. Moving Magnets & Moving Iron cartridges, by contrast, often deliver better tonality & easier listening.
joenies Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 258 posts 07-08-2022 at 10:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Greetings A MC cartridge will give you the illusion that you are sitting in a concert hall 7 rows back dead center. A MM/MI will give you the illusion that you are in row 30. There more to it but that is my simple explanation. joe nies