Vintagecasey
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Looking to upgrade to an audio technical VM95EN from a Shure M91E hi track and Shure v15 II on a Kenwood KD 5077 and Kenwood kd3055 respectively... Is this an upgrade? Anyone have experience with these? Thanks
Upgrade cartridge and stylus
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cafe latte
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The v15 is far better
Vintagecasey
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I thought I read here that the M91 was better than the v15 II?
Vintagecasey
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What ab
Vintagecasey
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What about the Sumiko Rainer with either of these turntables?
cafe latte
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No v15 is better
cafe latte
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Sumiko is an Excel corporation engine, the LP gear Vessel is the same engine as the Amethyst ( lower output) but the LP gear carts are way way cheaper.
You can get a vivid line( shibata) LP gear for way less than a Rainier and it has the better engine too.
Chris
I wouldn't say the Shure V15 type II is necessarily better than the AT VM95EN. The V15 type II is essentially an M75 in a fancy dress, not as special as the later versions in the V15 line. Shure M91 shares the same engine. The AT VM95EN will mostly be a sideways step from either of the Shure cartridges, with a different character. Soundstage should be a little wider, tonal colour more neutral than the Shures. I have no experience with the Sumiko Rainier but I doubt it would be better than either the AT VM95EN or the Shures.
Vintagecasey
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Yes, I have considered it, but the price is a little high.
Govany
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I like having a modern cart with original styluses available..you could start with the VM95C or VM95E and move up the stylus chain when funds allow..
Just don't drop down to the at-3600, worst cart I've ever tried
unfortunately a person usually gets a step up in performance when they spend more for a cart. Just be careful since its easy to take a sideways step or backwards step when spending similar money on the budget carts. Would suggest you save up for the more expensive cart or keep your current Shure V 15 II cart and look for a better phono stage. You may be surprised how good the Shure can sound with a better performing phono preamp. There are tons and tons of phono stages from China out there. Some are excellent for the money.
mr_petit
High on Vinyl
It can be had for as low as $132 (ex tax ex shipping) at thakker in Germany:
Audio Technica AT-VM95ML Moving Magnet Cartridge | THAKKER
The ML stylus smokes the elliptical nude from the at-vm95en when it comes to inner groove distortion. Has longer life too.
Vintagecasey
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Does anyone remember the late 70's audio technical precept pc440? With the beryllium cantilever? Is that in the same class as the others mentioned above? I would be happy with that performance...
