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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Zhu Wei,I think that Astatic MF-100/200/300 have physically same body. I believe (I might be wrong) that Astatic MF-100 body is different electrically. if you looking for replacement stylus I suggest you to buy matching stylus for same body model.... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
To add more to the confusion there is official Ortofon VMS30Mk2 Gold as it is evident from one of these pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/7794685@N03/sets/72157623132626450/Look for the sticker on the box. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lewm,for some reason Empire MC-5 is more then 2 month occupying the place on my L-07D arm. It refuses to be rotated out and replaced by other cartridge from my collection. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Re: M20FL Super,Lewm, Right now it is mounted on Technics 1200mk2 tonearm with Technics headshell that comes with Technics 205II cartridge. Total mass including cartridge, wires, bolts and headshell is around 15.2g. I don't think that "your speake... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Re: Ortofon M20FL super:VTA was 1.5 g.1. original Gold/copper vs. silver/nickel body from William Thakker: original one sound fuller, more right and coherent, more organic. Silver/nickel body sounds more "hot" and hi-fi like. I like original body ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Davev, re M20FL Super, On Technics 1200mk2 tonearm it is very balanced with smooth, easy listening, 3D enveloping sound. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Re M20FL.In my experience, M20FL is on the shortest side, almost 15mm or little less. I'm running it flat just fine. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Axel,can you please tell me how MP-50 diamond is mounted in cantilever? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
my TRX-1 stylus (marked as TRX-1) definitely looks like one made from beryllium, not from titanium.TRX-2 is clearly a sapphire, you can see here: http://www.hifido.co.jp/KWadc+trx/G0303/E/0-10/C09-43281-22487-00/ 
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Hifitime, there are such cartridges.for example Empire MC-5. Extremely good cartridge. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
is anybody knows if ADC TRX-1 and TRX-2 have same bodies?I know that stylus mount is the same. But are the bodies electrically and construction wise are the same as well? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Yep, the opinion of magazine reviewers we all know from heir publication in for-profit rags. Van Den Hul is cited here as you local preacher cites the God opinion for some pedestrian case. Like he knows...:)Anyway, collectively we here have more e... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul, do we really need the opinion of those strange people such as magazine reviewers and nice Dutch gentlemen? We have a luxury of comparing cartridges and deciding in our own living room.Unfortunately, I'm not Goldman Sacks employee with averag... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lew, the signature if alloy cantilever om M20FL is very small degree of hotness at certain frequencies that I can hear. I can add that every cantilever material has its own coloration.So far, beryllium coloration sounds most human to me. There is ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Having played ADC TRX-1 for more then 1 week I have to attest that it very fine cartridge: excellent tracker and loaded with drama. As with good drink, you will definitely remember remember last night listening session. Highly recommended.