Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge

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Brand: Shure
Color: black
EAN: 0042406060370
Label: Shure
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Shure
Model: M97XE
Warranty: 1 year warranty

Features

High-performance phono cartridge with finely polished elliptical diamond tip
Accurately reproduces difficult musical passages, particularly in high-frequency range
Viscous-damped dynamic stabilizer maintains uniform distance between cartridge and record
Side-Guard system prevents stylus damage if cartridge accidentally slides across LP
Die-cast-aluminum mounting block; includes mounting hardware and leaning brush

Accessories
N97XE Replacement Stylus for M97xE Cartridge Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcups

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Editorial Reviews:

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.

User Comments about the Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge

Just replaced a less than a year old Orto Samba $250(can not change the needle on Samba). For the money this is the best buy I ever had. The Shure was easier to install on my Revox B791 and the sound is great( not as detailed as the Samba) but more full and well ballanced with better bass.Do not skip getting the replaceble needle.WHo knows how long they will be arownd at that price.

The brush also does a good job of cleaning the track before the stylus comes across. It is broken in now and I have a hard time deciding between it and the AT95E. I picked up the Shure M97xE to use as a back up to an AT95E. I really like the sound of this Shure. Well worth the purchase price.

But it persisted, although slightly reduced, with my Acoustic Research speakers installed. So, when I won a sales contest that covered the cost of the AT I hesitantly bought it without hearing it, nor reading anything about it. The soundstage was someshat restricted compared to the other cartridges I've owned, but it seemed more precise. It definately lacks the guttural involvement. Sonically, I'm more inclined to compare this to the Ortofon M20FL that originally came with my Dual CS-622 turntable, except the Ortofon had better midrange detail. But the AV shop where I worked didn't carry Sure. To me the cartridge displayed the sonic detail reminescent of a mid-range cd player, at least in my system. This translated to a very irritating midrange edginess/harshness that I could not tolerate.

Obviously, there are many fans of the M97. I even switched out my new Martin-Logan Preface speakers, thinking that they were too bright and were causing the problem. Back when I bought the AT, I really wanted to get a V15, again, based on all of the favorable reviews. The base is decent and tight, and after much fiddling aroung with the TF/VT/AS adjustments I was able to get the mids to a point where I could stand them at lower levels. Finally, I've read that some have claimed the cartridge to be somewhat dull sounding. I would describe the as significantly less "live" than the AT.

To that I will have to agree. Midrange instrumentation and vocals lacked detail and was very forward. I chose this cartridge to replace my AT PC440LC on a new Technics SL1200MKII based on the many positive reviews I've read on the net. However, this cartridge completely lacked the midrange sweetness and detail that I am used to. Well, I count that as a huge stroke of luck, as I have absolutely loved the AT compared to the other cartridges I've owned, and, if the M97 is any indication of the performance of the V15 (I've read that it has similar qualities), then I am very glad that I didn't throw down the considerable amount of cash for one back then.The M97xE is not as warm sounding as the Grado (forgotten the model, but retailed around $100.00 in 1981) I owned, but it does have better high freq. response, and it certaily does track better.

I am not one of them.Equipment List:Onkyo M504/P304 Amp/PreampTechnics SL1200MKII TurntableAcoustic Research 328PS/Martin Logan Preface LoudspeakersAudioquest Cables

My 25 year old Shure V15 type IV needed a replacement stylus and Shure no longer sells them, so I purchased the M97xE for about the same price as a generic stylus that would be of questionable quality. Very happy with the performance, quality and sound of this cartridge.

I had decided that it must be inherent to the original record. old V15 Type IV with the Shure M97xE.I promise you that this cartridge is every bit the equal of the Type IV. Even was present on a half speed mastered super disc of the album. I realize that maybe this was a peculiarity or defect in my Type IV, but I don't think so. Shure's own test calibration record, new stylus, every type of realignment possible failed to eliminate it. In short, BUY this cartridge. Well, guess what.

I put in the M97xE , played Car on a Hill.Crystal clear without a speck of distortion. I just replaced my 30 yr. Joni Mitchell's "Court and Spark" song " Car on a Hill" had a peculiar distortion during a particularly loud high pitched vocal passage near the middle of the song. My records sound alive again. One particular album always bothered me even when the Type IV was almost new. I don't think you can go wrong, especially at the Amazon price.Music sounds like it should once again.