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Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black

My first post here on the forums and I needed an honest opinion. I have a cheap music hall mmf 2.2 turntable with 2m blue installed. I like the sound but was wondering if I can get better details from upgrading to a black cartridge on my basic turntable. Would it be worth it? I’m definitely an analog lover but am budget constrained. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
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Agreed on vintage mm. They do a lot of things right for not a lot of money.
Careful shopping can net you 4 or 5 totally different"flavour" vintage mm carts for same cost as one new MC cart.

Of course research is needed to see if they suit your tone arm in way of compliance and if replacement stylus are available at all.
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Jico used to make stylus for the 981 but a Pickering XSV3000 should work just as well.
Which are a little easier to find and cheaper!
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143132349722


Ouch!
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Big_Greg.

There maybe a few Nos stylus left but you will have to be lucky.
Possible there may be a Jico SAS available for that model.
Either way the price will not be cheap.

I paid probably too much for a Jico SAS for a Shure M91e but it sure does sound sweet.
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@chakster 

I was just curious on that Astatic mf300, not going to buy it.

But I did buy the mf100 so hope it lives up to your recommendation!

😬😬😬
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There is also an Astatic mf300 on ebay, NOS including headshell for $599.
No idea if that is twice as good as the mf100?
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I picked up a near new 2m black for $350 right here on the Gon.

Pretty darn spectacular for the price. Did not compete fully with my higher dollar lomc carts but a very worthy modern mm cart for sure.

You can use it on later better tables/arms without worry of it being outclassed.
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