Mono Cartridge


Still looking for a mono cartridge for my Technics 1200G.  My first choice would have been Miyajima but have been told, by some, that it would not be compatible with my arm.  I want to play older recordings so need a 1.0 mil stylus.  Does anyone have experience with either the Phasemation PP-MONO or the ZYX R 1000 Airy 3M?  They look interesting but couldn't find any reviews online.
andysf

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@noromance Thanks but I am looking for a 1.0 mil stylus.
@chakster  I am sure that is a great cart but they are pretty hard to find NOS.
@elliottnewcombjr  Open for suggestions but looking for something really good.
I am a long time record collector with 1000s of "seriously old" recordings from the 50s and 60s.  I already have two .7 mil carts for later records.  Now I am looking for a really good mono cartridge with a 1.0 mil stylus that would be compatible with my Technics 1200 turntable. 

@billstevenson I will check out the VAS mono.  I already have a AT SP Mono. Great cart for the money but I think they only have them in .7 and 2.5 (for 78s).
@chakster  I really want something I can buy now.
@mikelavigne Big fan of Miyajima but I am not sure it would be a good match with the arm on my Technics 1200G, even with the KAB fluid damper. (I asked about this awhile back and no one was using a Miyajima on my table.)  I am leaning towards the Phasemation right now.  Would love to hear the Infinity sometime!
@mikelavigne Robin did think it would be OK on the Technics but I really wanted to hear that someone else was using one successfully before I sprang for one myself.  I know Robin very generously offers them for trial but I wasn't comfortable doing that.  Would make me too nervous.  I do have a Miyajima Spirit for 78s and that works OK but am not sure it is optimal.  One day I want to get a Garrard 301 with a heavy arm so I can use a broader range of carts.  Technics uses a Phasemation when they demo the 1000R table so it must be pretty good...