Replaceable stylus and quality of cartridge

All of the Ortofon 2M series carts have removable styli.

Dear Howard: The cartridges that already name it here are
very good options ( Johnnyb53 is an expert on that AT 150
MLX that is very good alternative. ), I can add this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ortofon-M20E-Super-MM-cartridge-M-20-E-
Super-
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_0?hash=item5d26ecd5bd

the cartridge stylus removable design is the normal way to
go on MM/MI cartridge design, 90%-95% of this kind of
cartridges comes with a removable stylus that is an
advantage because not only ( when you need it/stylus needs.
) because you only have to buy the stylus replacement and
change it at your place, with non removable stylus designs
you need to send the cartridge to the manufacturer for make
that stylus change, but because in some cartridge models the
same cartridge body accept different stylus replacement (
normally different stylus shape. ).

If we want to be " purist " I agree with Stanwal,
the non removable stylus cartridges could ( in theory ) have
an advantage on quality performance everything the same.
There are not many MM/MI non removable stylus designs, here
is one of them and it is a great performer, even better that
the Ortofon I linked:

http://www.elexatelier.com/bangandolufsenphono.htm

the B&O MMC2 is something to hear/own.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.

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Raul.