Buying a diamond in a world of cubic zirconia.
If there is one single moving magnet cartridge proving that a moving magnet can by all ways beat most of costly moving coil cartridges, vintage or new, it's the Shure V15 III. The amazing quiet tracking as well as extreme frequency range, room filling, symphony rock of the day. Even with the basic stylus, it delivers an impeccable neutral, dynamic, precise, balanced sound from bass to treble
On first listen the cartridge may sound a bit lifeless but give it time and you'll start hearing things in your music that you've not noticed before - that that one oboe is actually two or that your favorite singer hits an A-flat instead of a G-sharp, something you've never noticed before. The cartridge is that good.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned