Best MM?


I want to try a MM with my Herron VTPH-2a. What's the best one? Maestro 2, Zephyr III, AT VM760SLC? Something else?
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@chakster 
Whilst I very much accept and believe your premise with regards to certain carts like the JVC x1-ii and pickings with stereohydron styli - the problem is that they are just not available - 
As much as I like my XSV4000 cartridge - very even - great bass - very neutral - it really does lack the magic of my two MC's that to my ears simply sing. I accept that MM's are in fact better trackers, and are actually more accurate (read the Regon audio site by Robert Green which explains this better than I can) - but somehow MC's bring a magic and space that is often hard to define until you hear them. 

Now I have a PICKERING XSV4000 and in fairness it is very good - came with a turntable I bought - I would like an NOS stylus though. I know @chakster mentions the JVC X1 - I want one - partly to go with my QL10, but all I see are used ones - anyone know where to source an NOS one? Of the current carts everyone seems to be going on about the Ortofon, yet nobody mentions either the new Garrott carts nor the Cartridgeman Music Maker.
Totally agree with you about re-tipping @chakster .

I am hoping to be set up with a couple of decks so then it is the MM for everyday listening, Denon for dems, the shelter for proper listening and the Transfiguration Temper when I want the best. I am led to believe that a good record cleaning regime will prolong cartridge life.
I have the perfect phono stage for the MC2000 - the Vendetta SCP2A.