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MM Cartridge for music on the heavier side

Hello,
I will be getting a Parasound Hint 6 integrated which has an MM phono stage.Speakers will be either ATC SCM 40 or JBL 4312G
Most of my music is on the heavier side, Iron Maiden, Slayer, etc. I do listen to a good amount of Jazz and a wee bit of classical.

TT : modified Technics 1200 wtih cardas wiring,silicon damper trough and external power supply.

Budget for MM cartride is about $400
The characteristics i enjoy are tight slamming bass, rimshots that can kill and crunchy guitars. Projecting tight drum sound and full rounded bass guitar are important.

I am not seeking lush airy vocals etc. I want solid sound, I want the music to punch me in the gut. I want to feel the music.

Please float suggestions.

thanks
Jag
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uberwaltz
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Raul
I like to give the benefit of the doubt in most instances.

Nice to hear you also hold the Nagaoka line of carts in high esteem, I have been and still am very impressed with my mp-150 especially considering the price.

Happy New Year my friend!
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rauliruegas
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Dear @uberwaltz : I supported Nagaoka for many years when I posted in the MM long thread, as I said a warranty of very good quality performance levels.

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chriseee
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Enjoying this thread as a listener of the hard and the heavy in all classic and extreme genres.

Based on lurking forums, I’m not alone in finding the Denon DL110 high output MC cart an excellent performer for rock and metal. Works great in MM phono stages. My Ortofon Blue is punchy and crisp but a touch hot for long jams, and my AT 440mlb is sweet, but overall the Denon is the most musically satisfying, balancing warmth, richness, and detail for long sessions at any volume. I can go from Budgie to Cattle Decapitation with ease. 
Keep an eye out and deals can be found. I got my DL110 for under $200 on Amazon last spring. 
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rwortman
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https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-VM740ML-MicroLine-Turntable-Cartridge/dp/B01M6ZUXKE 

VM740ML is what I would get, if I didn't already have one.   The Shibata version is just under $400 and the ML is $329. I don't think MM cartridges really get much better.

technick
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I believe that you’d most likely enjoy a Goldring (1006 up to the 1042), Nagaoka, Grado, or Stanton 681EEE or 881 with a newer JICO or VividLine from LP Tunes / Gear stylus. I own and enjoy all of them. 
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