Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge
|  | $58.84Availability: 115 In Stock
Condition: NewSKU: M97XE
UPC: 042406060370
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| Product Description1/2" tone arm mount, moving magnet cartridge typeDiamond stylus tipAmplitude: 80 µm at 400Hz Side Guard stylus protection system Trackability: 1kHz - 44 , 10kHz - 31 at 1g tracking forceFrequency response: 20Hz-22kHzIncludes headshell screwdriver, stylus cleaning brush, mounting hardware and stylus guardCustomer ReviewsReviewed on 2008-05-12  
Good Cartridge, Poor Manual
It arrived promptly from Amazon in perfect condition and it was a bargain price. Setup was a bit uncertain because the manual is not detailed and does not describe how to adjust it for optimum sound. I compared it to an Ortofon M15 E Super and an AT ATP-2 by first recording a WAV file from each cartridge using a track off Paul Simon's "There Goes Rhymin Simon." I used this album because of its clean sound and because I also have the commercial CD. Listening blind (on my medium quality computer speakers, headphones or Klipsch speakers), I can't reliably tell which track is which. Interestingly, the commercial CD does have a distinctly different and somewhat more processed sound.
The Sure M97XE cartridge when mounted on a Stanton head shell (cheap from Amazon) works well and tracks beautifully when set to the recommended 1.75 grams tracking force (with the stabilizer brush down) and the anti-skate dial set to 2 on my AT-PL120 turntable. It can also be set to 1.25 grams with the stabilizer brush up, but I detected no improvement in sound quality. |  | Reviewed on 2008-05-04
Wonderful Cartidge - albums come alive again!
This cartidge is a premium product and at Amazon pricing, a tremendous value! First and foremost the sound of my albums from this cartridge is wonderful; warm and clear. The stylus brush attached to the body works well - picks up dust deep in the grooves that is not easily removed with other methods. Mounting is precise using the included cardboard alignment protractor. Build quality and packaging is TOP NOTCH! Sound is TOP NOTCH! Highly recommended. Analog even with its flaws just blows away most digital recordings. | | Reviewed on 2008-04-17
sure as shure
I dont now who the chap falling asleep is,but I have just purchased this cartridge and find it superb!!
I fitted it to my Technics 1210 tone arm Kef Q1 speakers & Denon 3000v,and found it a fantastic performer.
I am one of those crazy englishmen that has collected Northern Soul for at least fourty years,and believe me,you just do not get music in most instances,much louder than that!!
This cartridge picks out all the high soaring strings while still retaining the bass line-perfect.
Perhaps turning up the old amp would help the gentleman. | | Reviewed on 2008-03-28
ShureM97xE Phone Cartridge
While I am pleased with the Shure phono cartridge and the prompt service of J&R Music & Computer World, I preferred the sound quality and separation of my mid-70's vintage AudioTechnica 100. Given the opportunity to listen and compare, I would probably have purchased a different cartridge. For the price though, the Shure, $69.99 including shipping, is hard to beat. | | Reviewed on 2008-02-13
Well worth the wait - Best bang for my buck
The SHURE M97xE (M97) audiophile phonograph cartridge gives nearly as good of sound quality (tonally) as my SHURE V15 Type III (V15) at half the cost, thanks to Amazon.com and their Featured Merchants. In order to off-load some ware and tare on my V15 I purchased this M97 cartridge and found it to track as well with a sound quality that is indistinguishable, listening, except when using a SHURE Test LP album with analysis software on my computer to determine frequency response. On already worn LP's the Dynamic Stabilizer brush is a fantastic component to the M97 allowing the cartridge to track better then the even the V15 on my old roller coaster (warped) albums. Lastly the M97 cartridge uses an aluminum mounting block to attach the cartridge to the head-shell of the turntable, another nice feature, - no long screws required as with my V15 cartridge making less tone arm mass and again aiding better tracking. I did wait a little longer for delivery - because of demand for these cartridges (with the merchant) but at the price, quality (tracking and tonal) it was "Well worth the wait". And again thanks to Amazon.com and their Feature Merchant program, also, "The Best Bang for my buck". | |
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