What is the preferred cartrige mm or mc and why


Curious to know why some audiophiles prefer a moving coil cartridge over moving magnet type. What determines this preference? Does the tonearm determine which type is preferred? Why? 
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As usual, @lewm , you make a good point. The cost of a ATN150MLX or Goldring D42 are not much less than Peter's services. But the Garrott Brothers P77i is only $270.

All-in-all the F-9 may be the better deal.
I have 2 Shure V15 RS with a variety of Styli including a SAS. I also have an AT 14Sa. I have 3 MCs, a Denon DL-301 II, a very low mileage Dynavector 10x3, and a new Hana SL. Nothing very extravagant. The Shure is as close to perfect on a Linn LXV through a Nakamichi Receiver 2 as I'll ever get.

However on my Alexandria with a Sumiko MMT through a Musical Surroundings Phonomena II, I like the MCs better. I've been tempted to try a Grace F-9; but I fear that the supply of good styli will dry up. I don't see the wisdom of MIs without replaceable styli. What would be some good options in current production that would perform as good or better than the F-9? My MMT can only handle 4 - 8 grams.