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How much difference do lower mass cartridge clips make in playback?

My reason for asking is, the normal copper clips fail very easily IME. While they have low mass, I’ve also used the silver clips by JA Mitchell that are easily superior in construction and don’t fail. From a listening standpoint, taking away the differing materials, and the ability of adjusting for VTF, does cartridge clip mass make any significant difference?
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noromance
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I knew an audio tech who soldered the headshell wires directly to the pins of a Linn Asak. Amazingly, it worked and didn't destroy it.
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I could imagine that the less flexible, stiffer headshell wires may vibrate more than Litz types. Likewise, slightly loose clips may resonate causing distortion. I’d like to try a single strand of pure silver wire wrapped in silk. Better construction -even if slighty heavier- should give you a better result.
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