I second the AT VM540ML. I purchased one and use it in rotation on my Technics SL1200G turntable. For Rock, it is amazing and I think it sounds better than the cartridge you are using. Yours seems to have tipped up highs. I also have a Shure V15 Type IV. I love this cartridge the best and I play a lot of Jazz records with it. For Classical, I use a ZU modified Denon DL103 moving coil. It takes me less than 5 minutes to swap cartridges, rebalance arm and adjust tonearm height.
Looking for a Replacement for AT VM740ML Cartridge
Thinking of changing out my AT VM740ML Cartridge being I feel it’s a little bright. I like the transparency but would like just a “SLIGHT BIT” more warmth without it deadening the sound, so looking for recommendations.
Previous carts used:
Ortofon Super OM20 which I loved on a previous TT, just not compatible with my tonearm on my current turntable.
Ortofon 2MBlue - Did not last and like the OM20 better
Sumiko Moonstone - Way too dull sounding
Turntable is a EAT B Sharp and Currently using a Gold Note PH-10 Phono PreAmp with the external power supply, and even with it set to -3 dB on all the EQ settings still seems to be on the bright side.
I’d like to stick with MM, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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@richardbrand On the VM540 ML, I used the recommended weight in the owners manual, not sure on the Shure, I will have to check. I will get back to you on that, I’m not home at the moment. My Shure does have the brush. Add a half gram extra if brush is in the down position. If it is locked in the up position, you don’t need to Add any extra weight. |
@richardbrand, I am using a Jico stylus on my Shure V15-4 cartridge. VN45HE SAS/B, it cost less than $300 from LP Gear, received it in less than 5 days and I am on the east coast. It has the carbon brush |