I have owned quite a few of the V15 models...

Posted by EdAInWestOC (A) on August 21, 2015 at 05:01:27

In Reply to: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges posted by 4Play on August 20, 2015 at 17:21:40:

Over the years I bought them when they were new. Its been a long time now but to be honest the Shure V15 was not my favorite MM cartridge. The V15 III was the best of the breed, IMO, but I never owned or lived with any of the V15 V models. Back in the day, I loved the V15 III and when the V15 IV came out I could not wait to try it out...what a waste of money!

The difference between the V15 III and V15 IV was not subtle.

I owned several ADC XLMs and those were in use in between different Shure V15s, some AKGs and many other cartridges I owned. I tried a lot of cartridges (too many to remember). I was looking for a transparent and dynamic cartridge that could play music well.

If you want to expand your search for a quality cartridge that will work well in that arm you should consider some other cartridges as well.

When it comes to MM cartridges no list is complete without the Grace F9 models or the ADC XLM models. I have heard a number of the Grace F9s and have owned several of the ADC XLMs. My personal favorite high compliance cartridges are the ADC XLM models.

The ADC XLMs are MI cartridges and are some of the most musical high compliance cartridges ever made. The Grace F9 cartridges may not be a perfect fit for a high compliance arm due to their medium compliance, but I had to mention them due to their excellence.

It is hard to find ADC XLMs with original stylii that are usable. The ADC XLM was a very high compliance cartridge and its suspension can fail as well as the usual worn stylus problem.

I doubt that you will find a Shure V15 that will outperform an ADC XLM. The V15 V series may be a worthy contender but personally I would take the XLM and not look back.

Good luck finding a suitable cartridge,
Ed
Life is analog...digital is just samples thereof

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Topic - Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - 4Play 17:21:40 08/20/15 (14)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - docw 13:26:48 08/21/15 (1)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - 4Play 14:55:41 08/21/15 (0)

Age is starting to be the big issue - Awe-d-o-file 08:04:21 08/21/15 (0)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - SgreenP@MSN.com 07:56:19 08/21/15 (0)

I have owned quite a few of the V15 models... - EdAInWestOC 05:01:27 08/21/15 (0)

If you do get a V15/III it is worth adding a little capacitance - Timbo in Oz 21:31:33 08/20/15 (0)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - Poinzy 18:38:52 08/20/15 (0)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - flood2 18:30:02 08/20/15 (0)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - hahax@verizon.net 18:19:30 08/20/15 (0)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - teenage diplomat 17:55:15 08/20/15 (3)

One more thing about the V15III - Road Warrior 18:23:10 08/20/15 (0)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - 4Play 18:13:02 08/20/15 (1)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - teenage diplomat 18:20:49 08/20/15 (0)

RE: Teach Me About Shure V15 Cartridges - Poinzy 17:30:19 08/20/15 (0)

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