High output MC cartridges

I’ve just noticed that “the horn” asked for comparisons between the Blackbird and the Dynavector.  He did not ask for opinions on HOMC cartridges.  So, I would say, first don’t buy an HOMC. There are many great MM and MI cartridges in the ca $1000 price area and below that are more likely to thrill you. Second, if you feel compelled to do so, I would choose the Dynavector based on my own less than good experience with a Blackbird and many favorable reports on the Dynavector.  But I never heard the latter in my system.

In general I have not liked HOMC cartridges compared to any of many LOMC, MM, or MI types I’ve owned. I’ve owned Benz Glider (2 versions), Transfiguration Esprit, and a few Sumiko’s. Sumiko was just plain not good. The others are sitting in a drawer gathering dust. And I’m not claiming this is due merely to high moving mass, because I don’t know.