"Harder" cartridge recomendation

Halcro, yes VW's have always been reliable, simplicity is the key. I would rather have your 356 than any 911. I ran an Audi Quattro Turbo Coupe ( the real one ) for a few years and it handled way better than anything they make today apart from maybe the RS4.

Cartridge that is fast, has a big sound and better than TSD15 under 1.2k Euros ? I do not know of any modern cart that fits all these criteria, but pleeeese if you do find one, dont forget to post it here on the thread. I will also love to own a cartridge with similar sonics. Seriously!

By the way, what do you think of the TSD15 super fine line version ?

Pani, "better" is a very tricky word here. What is better for me may be worse for you, you know. One candidate I was looking at was SPU Royal N (without the resonating box which may or may not be responsible for upper bass/lower mids colour), but again since EMT derives from SPU how different it would be?

Halcro, there is now FR7fz on the known site. Imagine I'd like to buy it. What should I look at to see if the cart is as it should be? What are the checkpoints? Also, how would it fit SME3012R?

Bydlo,
There has been a strong second hand market for the FR-7 range of cartridges for some time now.
The good ones seem to be sold to waiting buyers without much advertising?
Having been through the process myself......I really wouldn't worry too much about the condition of the stylus or cantilever?
If the price is right........I would snap it up and send it to Axel who will install a new nude line contact stylus pressure-fitted into a new aluminium cantilever for EUR160.00.
The 7Fz differed to the 7f by having an elliptical stylus rather than a conical one I believe........so I think you'll be pleased with the results?
You of course do need an appropriate tonearm to handle one of these beauties?
Good luck.