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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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billstevenson
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For those of you with knowledge of Miyajima, why are they requiring such high VTF?  I would buy one otherwise.
billstevenson
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I have an SL1200 GAE and it is my primary mono TT, which is the same as your G except for cosmetics.  Currently I have the following mono cartridges for it:  VAS Nova, really good, you can order it with a 1.0 mil stylus I believe.  Ortofon 2M SE, ordered directly from Europe.  This is a Shibata and I am not sure if they make it in 1.0 mil, bit it costs nothing to ask.  Ortofon is very responsive to email.  Audio Technica AT3 Mono, spherical, available in 0.7 or 1.0 mil and a very good cartridge price not withstanding.
Like you I have steered clear of Miyajima cartridges.  I don't like their very high VTF requirements.
billstevenson
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Mike,
You make good points and I agree that mistracking is worse than heavy tracking, but I can't get comfortable with 3.5 grams either.  Is your experience at that tracking force with a spherical stylus?
Bill
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