Hi
I have a 3009 S2 improved. What VFM new MM cartridges would you recommend? I am currently using long in the tooth Ortofon VMS20 and 30.
Cheers .... Steve
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Cartridge recommendations for SME3009
Hi
I have a 3009 S2 improved. What VFM new MM cartridges would you recommend? I am currently using long in the tooth Ortofon VMS20 and 30.
Cheers .... Steve
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shure m55 works well, as do adc's
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I have an ADC Zlm. It has a new old stock stylus if your interested.
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If we are talking about vintage cartridges, such as the ADC XLM and ZLM (or 10E Mk.IV) as well as Shure V15s and M55E, I would add the B&O MMC20EN and MMC20CL to the list. I've used them all with an SME 3009 (Improved) with complete success.
Other vintage fixed-coil cartridges that are worth considering (though I have no direct experience of them) would be the Stanton 681 and 881 (recommend you remove the record brush at the front of the cartridge).
As you have already enjoyed using the Ortofon VMS20E, you might like to consider the current fixed-coil Ortofon designs, such as one of the 'Concorde' series.
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The ADC ZLM is possibly the greatest MM. It's age, and dependence on the quality of aftermarket stylii would make me a little cautious but it is a tremendous cartridge.
The best MM I have heard recently is the AT150 with a fine line stylus and boron cantilever. Suoerb.
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I have an AKG P8ES supernova in mine (on a TD150) - from memory the SME owners manual for the arm specifically mentions the Shure V15 and the AKG P8ES as “preferred” cartridges. The AKG is by far and away the “best” vintage MM I’ve heard but as always YMMV.
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I'll second that - in fact it slipped my mind when posting. The AKG P8ES is the best cartridge for 'rock and roll' I have heard. I still have mine.
Do you know if replacement styli still available for it?
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