I highly recommend the AT33PTG/II.
My first MC cartridge. I selected it based on 4 things: past AT MM cartridge 440ML, AT33PTG/II’s specs: wide channel separation; tight channel balance, which work together for superior imaging, and advice here which was very favorable.
If you look at the historic or current ART series, their separation/balance specs were superior also. You cannot get those specs without precise control
I recently sent it to AT for evaluation, sure enough the stylus was worn as I suspected. They have a program, check it/return it, or sell you a new one. I bought a new one for half price, very pleased about that.
My prior favorite was MM, Shure V15Vxmr, now with a Jico SAS on Boron. Originally picked it over the AT440ml only because it had the damping brush, no longer needed in this location. I have the Shure on my rear arm to play LP’s that do not have as dynamic content, to minimize wear on the non-removable MC stylus, or to handle an amazing amount of warp.
