Another phono cartridge question

What is the best currently available phono cartridge which has a removable and user replaceable stylus?

boofer09-13-2013 1:57am

stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 09-14-2013 at 02:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I should have mentioned there is also the venerable Shure M97xe, which is very forgiving to the ear, but for the money I liked the Ortofon Red more. Also, as suggested above, Audio Technica makes nice catridges with removable styli. Let us know what you decided on.
boofer OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 86 posts 09-14-2013 at 09:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Raul: I don't believe the Clearaudio carts. have user replaceble styli, do they? I have a Virtuoso, which I dearly love [have also read your review of this] but the cartridge must be sent in for stylus replacement. Correct me if I am missinformed; thanks.
drpank Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15 posts 09-13-2013 at 10:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete top of the line Nagaoka MP 500 sounds sweat and detailed. top of the line Audio Technica 150 MLX sounds crisp and clear. top of the line Goldring 1042 is an excellent all rounder. you could also throw in a JICO SAS stylus in a MM generator (vintage or new, i suggest the Shure V 15 III) and get a second to none MM cartridge If you can afford it Soundsmiths strain gauge cart system is an excellent choice (at 10 times the money of top MM's)