I vote for a replaceable advanced stylus profile and the work to properly clean old LP's. My batch of 10 manual cleaning makes a BIG difference.
I also think the AT540ML is a great choice, you may even prefer it for specific LP's in your favorite pile as well as the worn ones.
I use a MM for LP's that are 'not too special' sonically, ones I like and keep, (even fresh copies) or perhaps a farewell listen then sell. My old Shure V15VxMR body with new Jico SAS stylus has a brush for slight warps and dust pickup, an advantage for the rare warped keeper.
Primarily to reduce unnecessary wear on my more costly and non-replaceable MC stylus.
I found, the MM has to sound good enough that you like it's sound a lot, or you won't use it, thus you keep wearing the MC stylus. IOW, if tempted go up not down.
I also think the AT540ML is a great choice, you may even prefer it for specific LP's in your favorite pile as well as the worn ones.
I use a MM for LP's that are 'not too special' sonically, ones I like and keep, (even fresh copies) or perhaps a farewell listen then sell. My old Shure V15VxMR body with new Jico SAS stylus has a brush for slight warps and dust pickup, an advantage for the rare warped keeper.
Primarily to reduce unnecessary wear on my more costly and non-replaceable MC stylus.
I found, the MM has to sound good enough that you like it's sound a lot, or you won't use it, thus you keep wearing the MC stylus. IOW, if tempted go up not down.