Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge

Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge | Great Cartridge

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	Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge Shure Shure average customer review:based on 63 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The M97xE is a superbly tracking, neutral, smooth-sounding magnetic cartridge, designed to provide long hours of undistorted, easy listening, without fatiguing the ear or tiring the mind. This cartridge is able to accurately reproduce very difficult musical passages, particularly in the high-frequency range, where audio modulations are the smallest and most concentrated, and stylus tip movement is consequently the most rapid. Its highly precise tracking ability and flat frequency response are made possible by Shure's unique Type II low-mass thin-wall aluminum alloy stylus cantilever, combined with a precision-crafted, finely polished, elliptical diamond tip. PRODUCT FEATURES: Tone Arm Mount - Standard 1/2 inch; Cartridge Type - Moving magnet; Dynamic Stabilizer damper / de-statcizer; Die cast aluminum mounting block; Side Guard stylus protection system; Shure Type II - Very low mass; Heat-treated aluminum alloy / tubular; 1.0 mil wall thickness / 20 mil diameter; Polished natural gemstone; Elliptical.The M97xE includes the following accessories: Headshell Screwdriver; Stylus cleaning brush; User Guide; Mounting hardware; Stylus guard.

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Nice Surprise from Shure

I just installed this gem the other day and my first impression was that is lacked "air" at the top end, compared to the AT440mla that had been in my Dual 1219. But, after listening more, I realized that while that may have been true, so much more resolution was going on, that I really like this number from Shure.
It has a very solid soundstage, and the mids are huge, just the way I like them. The lower bass is lighter than the AT440mla, but the bass is there, only, more in the mid bass area, which adds that "pop" to the music I like to listen to, without being muddy. (Steely Dan, SRV, jazz, blues, etc).
As far as the upper end goes, if I want more highs, I just turn up the "treble" on my Mac, and all is good.
This is a fantastic bargain from Shure, and will please most discerning listeners unless you are one of the few audio snobs who dont believe that a lot of good sound can be had for a little bit of cash.

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Great Cartridge

Service was great! This is an excellent cartridge. It sounds very good and better than my old one which I've had since the early 80s.

Shure M97xe

I am pleased with the performance fo this cartridge for the money.The tone is good could be better and some of the lows are muddy. But for the price it`s a good buy if you are an audiophile or have a good ear then you will want a better cartridge, denon dl-103,110,160 or some others.Stay away from Grado black as its is about the same as the Shure!

Extraordinary Value

For a modest price the M97xE provides 90-95% (subjectively speaking) of the benefit of its now-deceased parents, the V15 and other V-series predecessors, which cost approximately seven times as much. The sound of this cartridge is almost indistinguishable from its expensive ancestors; but, to my ears, the V15 was just slightly better at tracking the most difficult bands on the Shure Era 4 test record; and I think I hear very slightly more mistracking by the M97xE on regular (non-test) recordings.

I noticed in one or two reviews on the Internet that some audiophiles experienced higher-than-usual surface noise with the M97xE. Other reviews contradict this, as do I; I hear no elevated surface noise; those who had a problem probably did so because of improper alignment of the cartridge with respect to the turntable platter. I heartily recommend this cartridge; and if you buy it, I suggest you check the Internet for instructions on how to use the included alignment adjustment protractor so that you can get the full benefit. (Although the cartridge comes very nicely packaged with mounting screws, screwdriver, and cleaning brush, the instruction sheet leaves something to be desired; that and the failure to match 100% of the tracking ability of the V15 are the only reasons I did not give the cartridge a full five stars.)

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