Why exotic stylus not used on MM?

I think it’s clear by now that the root premise of the OP is false; no need to beat a dead horse any further.

It was a joke, Pindac. Humor, not semantics.

Above, should have written “neither SS nor anyone else…”

I’d rather watch an exotic dancer than an esoteric dancer. SoundSmith SMMC cartridges are a very pale imitation of the B&O original, and if you think the originals have aged into mediocrity, send them all to me.

For one thing, SS and probably no one else can source the tubular sapphire cantilever with press-fitted stylus that characterizes the B&O version. SS uses a solid sapphire rod of different quality and the stylus is glued on.

If you've got an NOS MMC1, contact me.

You talkin to me?

I’m listening right now to my B&O MMC1 with its hollow tube sapphire cantilever and press-fitted OCL stylus. Based on a moving iron principle. Is that exotic enough? Find me a modern MC with such a cantilever and press fit..

it’s divine sounding as well.