Good MM cartridge - any ideas?

Ligi- I wasn't clear in my previous post- the series of cartridges that the LO.4 is in has a model that is at least 2 mV (I don't recall the exact output) which would easily drive your phono pre. Benz and other manufacturers make series of MC cartridges with two or three output choices. Assuming you liked MC and changing to MM just to get the output to match your phono pre, any thought of going with a high output MC?

Not trying to "sell" you on MC, but would hate to see you not get something you might prefer because you weren't aware it was available.

Regards
Jim

I am currently using the Shure V15 Type 5 (latest) and it is silent with my Aries/JMW10 arm. This is run into the Rowland Concentra II phono preamp. There is a ground wire on the back of the JMW 10 that if not grounded properly, will result in hum. You may have a bad tonearm lead or clip causing the hum. The Shure if well worn, might have a "bad" styli, but I doubt that is your problem. I would also check how far the tonearm is from any transformer. Two to three feet is needed to not pick up noise. A ground loop may be another possibility to chase down. Any cheater plugs used or dimmers used in the room? Also, unplug any digital and see if that is a problem. Once you try all of these and no cure, try the cartridge on another turntable. Good luck, Jallen

I appreciate all the comments and help. I just reset my Sumiko Celebration and it made a huge differnce in my current setup. When my tube preamp comes in I am going to borrow an EAR stepup transformer to use with the built in and see how that goes. I will also check out some of the cartridges mentioned. I am particularly interested in the Virtuoso.