Hey stupid, how ya doin'? Seriously, the only stupid question IS THE ONE NOT ASKED!!! I guarantee that there are a handful of people who want to ask the same question, but are too embarrassed to ask! My understanding of MC's vs. MM's...generally, MC's will cost more than MM's. Since MC's have have much lower output than most MM's, you will need more gain (amplification) for a MC than a MM. A MC will require a step-up transformer (I'm not a big fan of these devices) or a very quiet phono preamp. If you are using a tube phono preamp, you had best make sure that your tubes have extremely low microphonics (not noisy). I have also been told that MC's are much more critical of precise alignment on the arm and turntable than MM's. I am no expert on vinyl, but rely on people with good audio knowledge for my opinion. I chose a Grado Reference on a SME 10 table, and I am quite pleased with the sound!
