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MC cartridge High output vs Low output

Looking for an advise. I always used MM cartridges with my Sansui AU717 integrated amp. It has a built in phono stage rated 2.5 mV/47kilohms. I'm considering a high output MC cartridge with 2-2.5 mV output. Most of the reviews of MC cartridges are about low output models. Would appreciate comments if someone tested and compared high and low output cartridges (assuming the same make and model). Trying to understand the actual impact of the heavier coil in a high output cartridge. Thanks!
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The fundamental concept behind them all is lower mass improves precision tracking. The magnets in a MM design are a lot more massive than high output MC

MM cartridges are not the same, there are many amazing MM with extremely low effective mass such as Technics P100 mk4 or Audio-Technica AT-ML180 ... 


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