You've run some pretty fancy MC's, but the _______ MM cartridge really impressed me

1) Micro Acoustics 630MP (an Electret not a MM but I think still meets the spirit of the thread)

2) Signet TK-7LCa

3) Empire 4000D/III

I sure miss the good old days learning from Raul, lewm, and nandric on Raul’s 1000 page MM thread…

I really like the AT VM540ML

gakerty, I love the 980LZS, too.  In my case, I have the 981LZS, one NOS and one used.  It is said that the 981 is a selected 980, but i doubt that makes any difference.

Lyra Atlas Lambda SL

This is truly end game for me. Had a DV XV-1s before this (also great) and a Clearaudio Concerto V2 before that.

I’ve four Decca London cartridges. Maroon with line contact tip, Gold with line contact, Garrot Bros Gold with line contact, Super Gold with Paratrace. All have Decapods except Maroon. Output is easily 5mV.

Each one has its own particular flavor and behavior. Once you go Decca, it’s hard to listen to anything else. The combination of idler, Decca, tubes and electrostatics just gels for me.