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Those are the lowest prices I've seen, for the ML/II matches what I got mine for if I recall correctly.
I've been thinking of getting another and stashing it.
Now if someone could just get a ML/III and let me know if it's worth the extra $$$ that would be really nice!
:)
Short’s the best position they is. Bullet in the Brain
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Those are outstanding prices.
I've had both at one time or another (fitted to a Linn LP12/Ittok), and remember thinking that there isn't much difference; both were extremely enjoyable to me. Whether it is worth another $100 or so...whew, I dunno. Possibly. After all, it's only $100, and measurements don't lie.
With that said, I really couldn't tell much difference. So, I sold the ML/III and kept the ML/II. Great cart(s).
Miller Audio Research (see link below) has measurements for both carts that they did for Hi-Fi News. The OC9ML/III was January 2011, and the OC9ML/II was July 2009.The OCML/III looks to do better on crosstalk and have a flatter frequency response. Whether it is worth the extra money is hard to say without listening (and I've never heard either).
You have to register to use the site, but it is free. It's interesting to see how many pricey and highly regarded carts fail their measurement tests, an indictment of either the measurements or the cartridges, depending on your perspective.
Edits: 06/25/12 06/25/12
Your mention of HiFi News got me searching ... see link.
Oddly the technical/materials discussion makes the III almost appear a cost savings downgrade, especially so with respect to the stylus, and the (rather concise) listening comparison details paints a bit of a mixed bag.
If I pull the trigger I suspect it will be for the ML/II.
Thanks.
Short’s the best position they is. Bullet in the Brain
It does sound like cost-cutting may have been a factor, the OC9/II may be the better deal. I imagine either one sounds nice.
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