I found the AT 440ml to be a bit zingy in the treble and lacking in low end body. It does not lend to long term listening and is very annoying to me. I'm really not sure why there is so much hype over this cartridge. I bought one because of the hype and was extremely disappointed.
I actually prefer the Shure 97xe over it, which sounds more neutral. Although, the Denon DL110 is better than both and gives you more of what a good MC can give you.
There is a vendor in Canada that is still selling these at around $130.00, which makes it the cartridge to beat at this price point. At what others are asking, $240, or so, it is not so much a good deal and I would look at A Sumiko BPS instead.
I actually prefer the Shure 97xe over it, which sounds more neutral. Although, the Denon DL110 is better than both and gives you more of what a good MC can give you.
There is a vendor in Canada that is still selling these at around $130.00, which makes it the cartridge to beat at this price point. At what others are asking, $240, or so, it is not so much a good deal and I would look at A Sumiko BPS instead.