Albert is correct; I would just add that it also depends on your choice of cartridges. The older SMEs work well with MM, not so well with most MCs. If you want to use MMs you might consider a Type 3 arm, which was better than the 3009 type 2 and is often available at a favorable price. Not period authentic but should be a good match. Like Albert I have been around a while and use to use the Ortofon RS 212, it should still work if you want to use MCs.
