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New-prod high-compliance carts for SME 3009

I acquired some Shure V15s which is a cart that makes you forget about cartridges. But after almost a year there's a bit of an urge to play. I've discovered that carts that are really appropriate for an arm like this are not commonplace and most recommended are no longer available. Are there any new-prod (prefer MM) carts that are suitable?
paulfolbrecht
tvad
9,467 posts
 
If this were my question, I'd cut through the noise and send a PM to member Rauliruegas. From past threads, he seems quite knowledgeable about MM carts...especially vintage carts, and is happy to make recommendations.
thorman
1,262 posts
 
I realize the Stanton 681EEE is not a "High end" Cartridge but recently picked up a nice Thorens TD 124 ( mk1 ) and it came with a Stanton 681EE and I am extremely pleased with the Match with the SME series2 arm...I am thinking about one of the Grado wood bodies..I tend to like a lttle of the sweetness that the Stanton provides and hoping to match that sweetness in my next cartridge......
paulfolbrecht OP
586 posts
 
Never heard of Stanton. I will look.

Tvad, actually I did ask Raul this q ~1 yr ago and while he gave a wonderful response most if not all of the carts he reced were in fact "vintage" (no longer produced). But I should have another thorough go-thru of that mail.

I really hated Grado carts on modern arms but on the 3009 it might be a completely different story.
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