NOS Ortofon VMS 30 MkII

I can say that the one I own, and am selling on this site, works perfectly...

I used it with a Sonus (think Mayware) Formula IV unipivot arm, where I think it's probably most at home (it's one that you often hear is best for such arms), although it worked just as good on my father's RB300.

Well I live in Denmark...:-)

I plan to use mine in my Thorens TD150MkII/SME 3009S2improved setup.

I use my NOS VMS 20 MK 2 on my Grace 707 which is a low mass tonearm, The 20 seems to be fairly high compliance so it really takes well to this tonearm. The cantilever has a fair bit of movement (as is typical for this cartridge) so it tracks very well. At first I thought the suspension was bagged but after 6 months it has not changed or collapsed. I track at 1.5 and the sound is pure VMS ---that is to say great PRAT (timing) great soundstage and a touch of warmth. You will really enjoy the 30. Good luck !

I can't wait to hear it now! (should arrive any day now). I bought an original D 30 Mk II stylus just to be on the safe side. Hmm, it seems that turntablebasics doesn't sell re-grip outside the US for some reason (hopefully I won't be needing it). Thanks for the feedback.

I bought the VMS20e MkII new in 1980 (discounted to $55!) and am still using it today. I replace the stylus every year or two, which are amazingly still available. It's in a Thorens TP30 low-mass (7.5g) tonearm. The 20 has a nude elliptical stylus, and is designed for low-mass tonearms, VTF 1.0g. The 30 has a fine-line stylus, and a stiffer suspension for use with tonearms with slightly more effective mass (10g?) 1.3g VTF, the body is identical between the two. When well-matched to a tonearm with good cables and electronics it's remarkable how good this cart continues to sound even against the best MMs and many high-output MCs. All bets off vs the better modern MCs out there though (duh).