I agree with Johnnantais, particularly about the Shure, which currently resides on my JMW 10.5 arm where a Grado Reference/Reference used to be. I've listened to a lot of MC carts in my systems and others and their "magic" continues to elude me. Maybe a character flaw.
Newbie Question: MM v. MC cartridges?
It seems to me that most of the cartridges being sold now are MC as opposed to moving magnet. Why? What are the audible differences between the two types? Is one more reliable or longer lasting than the other? How does one know what output one should be using.
My cartrridge is a clear audio MM with a high output, 3.6 mV, I think. Using a little EAR phono amp that has capability for both type of carts. Am I missing out on something by not being on the MC bandwagon? I must add that I'm really pretty happy with the clear audio's sound and performance.
Thanks for any input.
My cartrridge is a clear audio MM with a high output, 3.6 mV, I think. Using a little EAR phono amp that has capability for both type of carts. Am I missing out on something by not being on the MC bandwagon? I must add that I'm really pretty happy with the clear audio's sound and performance.
Thanks for any input.