What is the preferred cartrige mm or mc and why

"MC cartridges have a lower moving mass than MM cartridges, which accounts for most of the attributes that I like over MM."

This little tidbit or variations thereof is repeated over and over again, but where are any data to support it?  It seems to make sense, but many things in the physical world seem to make sense (like the notion that the sun revolves around the earth) but are shown to be incorrect.  And if it's true that moving mass is the singular determinant of SQ, then one ought to be using a low output MI cartridge, which type has the lowest moving mass of all.

2channel8, In this day and age, there is almost no such thing as a non-replaceable stylus.  Such companies as SoundSmith, Expert Stylus, at least two others in the US and one other in Europe, can replace styli on any type cartridge you care to name.  (Well, there may be a few exceptions.)  In some cases, a totally worn out or damaged suspension cannot be repaired, but otherwise, fear of stylus wear is not a reason to avoid this or that vintage cartridge.  I have had the stylus/cantilever of my Grace Ruby replaced by SS with one of their OCL styli on a ruby/sapphire cantilever, a la the original, and the sound is improved.  (I can say this because I also have an original unrestored Grace Ruby with its original elliptical stylus, and I have auditioned them side by side.)  Similarly, I own an Ortofon MC2000 that was repaired in Europe before I bought it.  I am also sure that SS can work on any MI type cartridge; they manufacture and sell excellent new MI cartridges.

The only issue that could arise, if you are a stickler for originality, is where the original stylus has a very exotic shape that is no longer available.  This might be the case for certain Ortofons, Stantons, and some others.  Actually Expert Stylus in England has some of these styli available.  Otherwise, you'd have to "make do" with a modern equivalent.

My experience with Shure V15s dates back several decades, but I found them to be totally underwhelming back then.  I would have guessed that the Hana SL might be your favorite among the MCs you named. By all means, do buy a used F9 or Ruby and have Peter L at SS replace the stylus; you'll be happy, and the Shure will gather dust.