Mono Cartridge, is it worth the investment?


I would like to hear from those who own a mono cartridge. Is it that much better than using a stereo cartridge with a preamp that has a mono switch? Are there any good values in mono cartridges out there?
slowhand

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Investment? It is a word that indicates appreciation, everything in audio world depreciates. A better phrase would be 'listening pleasure'.
A good point about the wand. However, I would go for a complete arm so you do not need to adjust the vta etc. every time you change the wand. I had a VPI Aries with a 12 arm and was going to use it as a mono table. However, due to WAF, could not get it into the room, one table is all I am allowed. My next project is a TT that I can put two arms on, one stereo, the other mono. I have a VPI Aries with 10.5 arm but it does not have enough space to mount another arm, without putting an outboard rigger on it. So, I continue to look for a TT with two complete arms. I like VPI stuff. I am talking to Harry about this project but nothing finalized yet.