Glanz moving magnet cartridges

I remain solidly in the LOMC camp but the MFG 61 and a handfull of other vintage carts still have my highest respect.

@xactaudio Mr. Dobbins, is that you ? I did not use my MF-61 for a long time, but 5-7 years ago it was my favorite cartridge, I bought ZYX LIVE-18 headshell for it and this combo is in my vaults ever since. Extremely rare model! It's a keeper. 

Hi chakster (11.12.2021 @ 9:31pm),

The Highphonics was actually recommended to me by Jonathan Carr, who described it as the most beautiful cartridge he knew at the time. It does however need a powerful phono preamp to drive its 0.129 mV output.

Jonathan would probably be the best bet for more detail. However, there are suggestions here: J Carr is the man to give information on this question. - bkearns - Vinyl Asylum (audioasylum.com).

As always...

Hi xactaudio,

Yes, of all the high end cartridges that I ever sent to Axel Schurholz, the only one whose performance that he enthusiastically described as "perfect" was the Acutex 420 STR with a nude shibata tip and boron cantilever. I agree with his (and your assessments). A marvellous cartridge in every way.

I should also make note of my undying gratitude and admiration for Axel, who passed away last year. His help and personal advice to myself and many on this forum was kindly given and greatly appreciated.

The world of high fidelity has lost a champion. RIP Axel

I own MC A3 but never used because the output is to low 

for my phono-pre. So If I can help whomever  gladly so.