I'm looking to buy a new cartridge for my VPI Scout as my current Ortofon's cantilever on inspection seems a little twisted, yet still sounds fine. Its about 13 yrs old.

As I spin mostly vintage 70's Jamaican Vinyl, most of it mint but some suffering from poor pressing I need a needle that wont emphasis surface noise too much.

The 25FL was good in this respect, so I'm thinking of trading in for a Quintet Bronze.

Now I know for the same money I could get an M2 Black which comes highly recommended but I'm concerned that it may be unforgiving?

I'll get £95 back on the trade in with the M25FL but as far as I know this only applies if buying another MC and not an MM.

Any thoughts?