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Which MM cartridge?

I'm looking to upgrade from my current Dynavector 10x5 MC cartridge and I'd like a high end MM to replace it. With help from A'goners I've been able to improve performance on my TT and now realize just how good the rig actually is.
I'm considering the Clearaudio Viruoso Wood, the Clearaudio Maestro Wood and the Music Maker 3.

Can anyone comment on their relative strengths/limitations or recommend one between them, or even an alternative. I'm looking to purchase used with less than 200 hours.
I will mount the cart on a Rega P25 TT.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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I own both the Ortofon 2m black and the Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood. Both are Stereophile Class B. Well, for my taste (classical and some jazz) I prefer the Ortofon.
It's sound more vividly, fast and clear. I don't know if the output is the reason, the Ortofon is 5.5 mv and the Clearaudio is 3.5 mm. For me, the Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood (as all cartridge from Clearaudio) are overpriced.
Ortofon 2m black price is $669 and the Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood is $875.
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