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MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable

MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable

Sadly, MC world, advance stylus shapes are very pricey. 
Many affordable MC have conical tips, and heavy tracking, so I think elliptical may be best
Cambridge Duo wants input 0.3mv to 1.0mv max, so I am using around 0.5mv as a goal

anybody have good or bad to say about this one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUDIO-TECHNICA-SIGNET-MK66E-MC-MOVING-COIL-CARTRIDGE-MKN66E-MC-STYLUS-CASE/164256063552  

suggestions?

thanks, Elliott


elliottbnewcombjr

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big_greg
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At your budget the Denon DL-301 MKII is a good value. 

It might help if you gave a little more information about your system.  If it's not that resolving, you might not notice a big difference between the carts you have, if it's highly resolving, it might point out some of the shortcomings of the DL-301 MKII.

You should notice more detail and a smoother presentation and probably improved bass with the Denon compared to the Shure.  I have no experience with the AT440ml.

If you really want to get into MC, I'd suggest saving up and get a Hana SL, it's noticeably better than the Denon, but the Denon is a nice way to dip your feet in the water.
big_greg
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I'm not sure how to quantify the difference, but the Denon will be somewhat similar in some ways and better in others than what you have.  The Hana will be clearly better than the Denon or anything you currently have.  The Denon will be a somewhat lateral move and give you a taste of what MC is about, the Hana will be a noticeable upgrade (dependent on your equipment's resolving ability).
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