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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 

 

skiznfliz

Showing 2 responses by theflattire

theflattire
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Try a Shibata.

I used a 750SH and liked it.

Ortofon 2M Black or Sumiko Amethyst?

theflattire
228 posts
 

@richardbrand 

I think the Shibata sounded 'fatter,' closer to an elliptical like a 2M Blue I had.  Never tried the ML.

I upgraded right after to a OC9XSL and thought it sounded thin by comparison.

I never thought the SH lacked in highs though.

This was back when I was running a Darlington Labs MP-7.

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