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Cartridge Suggestion Requested

Thanks in advance for all suggestions.  I have (3) cartridges in rotation and all of them have issues,  I would like to know if it is possible to find a cartridge that has the sound I am looking for.

Basically the tone and uncolored neutrality of the Ortofon 2M black yet in a more dynamic cleaner sounding presentation.  
I really like the 2M black but it has some dirt and edge to the upper treble.  
I also have the AT ART9 and it is nice but too thick for my tastes.  Lastly the Dynavector DV20X2L, has a smooth dynamic sound but lacks the transparency and uncolored midrange that I prefer.  

avanti1960
hifiron
102 posts
 
Transfiguration Axia

I couldn't agree more. This is really where you want to be.
jp90
20 posts
 
I wanted to throw one more suggestion out, and that is a Shure m95he. $200 bucks at lp gear nos. clean head to toe, rich with a strong bass with out sounding muddling or lopping off the top end. Sure my Empires and Grados are a bit smoother with a wider soundstage but the Shure is not harsh and really grooves.

all the best
JP:)

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ninetynine
135 posts
 
I had a lot cartridges, but the Soundsmith MIMC is very impressive. I had never a cartridge with such less distortion / clean transient playback. You hear only music and no cartridge.
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anvil_turntables
53 posts
 
Something from ZYX might suit you
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