I think Invictus005 is overstating MM's advantages. Having been through Shure V15's, Stantons, Ortofons, A-T, and Grados, I can state that my Dynavector MC through a Schiit Audio Mani phono stage brings a level of dynamics and transparency that is unrivaled by the others. The A-T is the only one that comes close, but at the cost of a thicker lower midrange, and less detail.
MM carts sound more "hi-fi" than real.
MM carts sound more "hi-fi" than real.