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From: hamilton@brahms.udel.edu (Andrew W Hamilton)
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Subject: Cartridge/arm matching
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Date: 8 Mar 91 21:46:48 GMT
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I have been thinking about taking the plunge and buying a moving coil
cartridge.  One thing I am concerned about is compatibility with my tonearm.
Right now, I am using a Shure V-15 VMR-LE, so I really don't have to worry
about compatibility (The V-15 is essentially compatible in the mechanical
sense with any arm - sonically may be a different matter!).  Are most
cartridges made today compatible with pretty much any arm?  Or do I still
have to mess around with compliance, effective mass, and all those other
things which I've never really understood?  

What are some of the rules one should follow when matching the cartridge and
arm?  And does anyone have any specific advice for my particular tonearm -
the Linn Basik?

Hell, while were at it, if you want to recommend MC carts in the up-to-$250
range I'd appreciate it.

Thanks
J. P. Grenert (yes, I am borrowing an account)
hamilton@brahms.udel.edu