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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thanks Raul,It took over 200 hours before the PS Audio really settled in. I only wish it had 70k and/or 100k loading option(s) and don't know if it can be modified. The DL-S1 will have some pretty stiff competition from the 4000D/III and MF-200.John 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Sushi Lovers,For those among you who have considering flirting with the dark side, i.e., LOMCs; Comet Supply is once again stocking the Denon DL-S1 for less than $600. I have already placed my order.Raul,Do you think it will be a good match w... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thanks Danny, just ordered a NOS MF-300 stylus from Ed Crockett to try on my MF-200 cartridge. The price was very reasonable. It will be interesting to compare the two.John 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul et al,Is there any consensus among members of this forum about the best way to keep the delicate styli and cantilevers clean on these vintage MM cartridges? Wet? Dry? Magic Eraser? Zerodust? Brush? No Brush?Thanks, John 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul and Stltrains,With a fair amount of trepidation I ordered two NOS Empire 4000D/III original styli from the Bluz Bros. and that's exactly what I got. Thanks, they had both the original (brass arm) and the Gold styli and without your know... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Acman3,The MfF listing was no doubt a help in limiting bidders; I thought it would sell closer to $300. Are the 200/300 styli interchangeable? The 300 is an elliptical isn't it?Not even a hint of stridency and 'Highway 61' is my usual litmus... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul,The MF 200 sounds better with every side I play, probably only 8 hours on it so it should continue to improve. It looks a little strange when playing, as the body and the stylus guard ride much closer to the record surface than any othe... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul and Acman3,RE: The aptly named Astatic MF 200. I bought this last week on the bay and strangely enough I was the only bidder. The first 3 to 4 sides I played sounded very ordinary, then it began to open up and OMG! Passed the 'Highway 6... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello to all, I wonder if someone can give me advice on a possible purchase(s) from a seller who doesn't have the best reputation. The Bluz Bros. aka as adelcom.net advertise a lot of styli and cartridges for sale. However, I have seen on this thr... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
WOW!I have to admit to lurking on this thread for some time and have found it very informative and of late extremely entertaining. I do not profess to have the experience or the "golden ears" to properly evaluate these cartridges and I know that R...