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Please recommend Best MM catridge

Hi,
My kids are getting older now so I am getting back into vinyl! :) My problem is my Pre-amp: Mcintosh MC-2000's phono section is only made for MM cartridges. I have not been keeping up w/ vinyl so please recommend what you think is the best mm cartridge on the market today. Price is no issue.
I had Shelter 901 before w/ my last tt but had sold it three years ago.
Any chance I could use a high output MC?
Thanks alot everyone.
Nick t
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johnnantais
621 posts
 
I was recently blown away by a Denon DL-110, so very definitely I would recommend at least the Denon high-output MCs, which also includes the DL-160, which has a following all its own. Knowing what tonearm/turntable you have would help in recommendations.
sidssp
1,077 posts
 
If price is no issue, why not get a low output MC and a step-up?
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
Don't know how much you want to spend but the Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood is VERY nive. Not a huge fan of their MC cartridges, but this is a good one, Do a search here on the Gon, you will find a new one about as cheap as a sued one if you don't mind buying from overseas.
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rauliruegas
13,005 posts
 
Dear Nick: Sumiko Blackbird. This high output MC cartridge is a revelation. Very good performance.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
I agree with Raul. The Blackbird is one killer cartridge.
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