MM, MC, or MI cartridge


Can somebody briefly describe the difference in the sonic characteristics of these types of cartridge, if possible?

I’ve never had a MC and I’m wondering what difference it would make.

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dogberry"It's often said that everyone should try to listen to a Decca moving iron cartridge"

I have never heard that said, expressed, or claimed in any country I have visited.

Well, the day has finally come. My Hana ML cartridge should be installed tomorrow. Will report on it soon.

Someone on this thread sent me a message about my Decca SC4E.  Please send another message via the email route permitted by Audiogon.  I cannot find where my internal messages are stored, even though I was there earlier today.  To me, navigating the Audiogon website that governs interpersonal interactions of all kinds is a constant game.  I have to figure it out all over again each time, because it is illogical. Either that, or I am not as smart as I think I am.