Best Cartridge cost no object

I appreciate your comment. However, the Benz is more expensive, and the OC-9 is discounted more as well as with greater distribution and a larger more financially stable company (Audio-Technica). What I meant was that the OC-9 is a good all-around cartridge and a good starting point for those with not a lot of cash to get into mc's. Considering the cost of retipping the OC-9 makes sense.

I have an Audio Technica condensor microphone, and feel that they do make products of fine value. I enjoy making nature recordings with my DAT/SBM ADC and AudioQuest mic cable, and hope to successfully record a Thunderbirds airshow soon. That'll be fun, but almost impossible to avoid clipping. Thunderstorms have been the hardest so far, but I have a feeling these F-16's will be a gargantuan task...I don't think you're right about the finacial stability, or the discount. How much did you get this OC-9 for, less than dealer cost?

EMT TSD-15.

Kiseki Blackheart! "Magical mystery tour". I´m using a Crown Jewel SE in my main system to save hours on my Original Kiseki! Koetsus are also beautifull. I love the Urushi and have a Rosewood in my second System at the moment.

Have to hear them all to JUDGE. Do listen to the Lyra Helikon, though. It just may replace my Accurate.