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Sumiko Blackbird

Need some opinions plus some practical advice here. Does this cartridge seem to fit the bill of "last cartridge you'll ever need" for someone who's likely to remain on a "moderate" budget from here on out? Is there any type of music that it prefers? Now for the practical......could the Blackbird be used on a Music Hall MMF 5 until, say, money for a Scoutmaster or mid line Nottingham came around? Thanks...
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tfkaudio
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I had not heard of problems such as described by Islandmandan. I trust his experience was valid, and would say that very well might disqualify the Sumiko from your "Last Cartridge" search. By the way, cartridges wear out and need to be replaced every few years. The "last one you'll ever need" is the one mounted on your tonearm when you die.

Also, IMHO, decide on the future table first. Then buy a cartridge, because it's hard to match a cartridge to an as yet unknown tonearm.

Cheers.
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