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Shure vs. Pickering/Stanton....again...

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How about the Ortofon cartridge family ? DJ carts have robust styli assemblies. This can be good for reliability but might not yield the best sound obtainable. For example, the very forgiving sound of a vintage Pickering V15 with original stylus tends to sound much smoother than a Stanton 500 with a 500DJ stylus. With average condition and scratchy discs, anyone would prefer the softer V15. Pickering XV15/750E or XV15/1200E and Stanton 681EEE should be among the classic choices...

You might want to list some of your sonic preferences and gear to be used. That way, we can recommend easier...

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