Four MC Phono Cartridges


I am going to upgrade the cartridge on my Technics SL1200G turntable. The turntable is connected to my Mac C2500 Tube Preamp. The Mac preamp had both mm and mc and I can change the mc cartridge loading on the fly via remote and also adjust gain. Presently I am using my ZU Denon DL103 cartridge. I am tired of the sound as I have owned this cartridge for 11 years.

I have narrowed my choices down to the following:

Dynavector DV20X2L. Low output MC. I had the previous itineration of
this on a VPI Scout and loved it.
Audio Technica AT-OC9XSL. Low output MC
Audio Technica. AT-ART9XA. Low output MC
Audio Technica. AT-ART9XI. Low output MC


I do not know the difference between the ART9XA and the ART9XI, can someone enlighten me on it? Would going from my ZU Denon to the OC9 XSL be a sideway move or a good one? Or, would one of the ART9 cartridges be better? Please explain why.

I am only interested in these 4 cartridges, no others. I have been researching for a year. Still don’t know which ones are compatible with the Magnesium arm on the Technics. Lastly, my phono preamp works with low output MC down to .1 mv.
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I would say regarding your 103R?, that's a good time to get it retipped after 11 years.
Not too long ago, I got curious about AT cartridges, so I ordered an AT 440MLb MM cartridge. I was so surprised how good it sounded I bought ART9 MC cartridge. It's been on the Dynavector arm ever since. ever since. It's been quite a revelation.. I can't give any info regarding the OC9XSL, ART9XA, or the ART9XL, but the ART9 is a heck of a good cartridge.

It's probably a good idea to make sure any of the ARTs are a good match for your arm, too.Good luck, regards,
Dan

Regards,
Dan
 
Any of those modern AT will be better than Zu Denon, and perfect for your tonearm. ART series is better than OC9 series. Go for it, great bargains.