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Micro Seiki BL91

I have a BL 91 with a MA505 (I think MKII) arm and wanted to get some cartridge recommendations.
I have a Leben CS-600 integrated and an Antique Sound Labs Phono Lux DT phono pre-amp. One day I was thinking of upgrading(?) to a Fi Yph or the Leben phono pre-amp. But that is down the road. And, I listen mostly through headphones, Ultrasone 780's. Proac Tablette 2000's for speakers.
It has been suggested in some quarters that the Dynavector 20XH would work nicely. I've been wondering about the Sumiko Evo III and the Ortofon Black too. Or maybe a step-up and a Shelter 301 or 501 MKII....
Thoughts or suggestion kindly appreciated.
I listen to all kinds of music but mostly jazz and rock and opera and French chanson and country and punk and blues and Dylan.....
oldsalt

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Nealw-Thanks for the info. I'm glad to hear you like the Leben phono. I'm looking forward to auditioning one once I get this TT set up.

Stanwal-Thanks for your advice about arm mass and cart compliance. I've been poring over the numbers and they make me dizzy. I'm not sure I have the clearest grasp of what it all means. Maybe I should rely on professional assistance.

Hevac1-The nice gentleman I purchased my BL91 tells me he misses it too. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to get it going since I bought it in February.
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I'd been wondering about the Soundsmith cartridges. A local dealer recently started offering them and now an owner of a BL-91 suggests them. Must be a sign. I'm not familiar with the MA500II though. Is it similar to the MA505II? Thanks for the tip Roy. And do you suggest a certain model?
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