Mono Cartridge, is it worth the investment?


I would like to hear from those who own a mono cartridge. Is it that much better than using a stereo cartridge with a preamp that has a mono switch? Are there any good values in mono cartridges out there?
slowhand
I do not own a mono cartridge, but I recently heard the top of the line Dynavector Mono cartridge on a TW Raven AC Table. I thought it was very good when used to play mono records. Worth the investment? How many mono recordings you own or are likely to own may give you the answer.
I agree with Elinor, it all depends how many Mono records you have. I have a mono switch on my K&K phono stage, it is a bit better with mono records. I am sure a Mono cartridge woulf be a bigger improvement, but think of the cost. Are you going to change the cartridge each time you want to listen? The only easy solution is a second arm, if your deck can accomodate it. Even a replaceable headshell, arm wand, needs VTA, tracking weight adjusted each time. The cost of doing it properly is'nt cheap.
Investment? It is a word that indicates appreciation, everything in audio world depreciates. A better phrase would be 'listening pleasure'.