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Edward Huggins · 8th Sep 2019, 2:26 pm

Yes, there is some variation in mV output between the BSR SC11M, SC12M and SC12H ceramic cartridges. The H version being the highest.
I suggested these because these are the easiest to source here in the UK, have the correct mounting bracket and have LPS/78 styli. It depends what you can find that is still available. There is very little availability of any other type except for the aforementioned Ronette clones or the more expensive Sontone 9TA/HC.
If you don't want to pay much and are never going to play 78s, then go for the already mentioned Red Chinese Ceramic in a mounting bracket for just £12.00 or so.
Let us know how you get on with what you can find....

8th Sep 2019, 2:26 pm	#45
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Ceramic and Crystal cartridge specs. Yes, there is some variation in mV output between the BSR SC11M, SC12M and SC12H ceramic cartridges. The H version being the highest. I suggested these because these are the easiest to source here in the UK, have the correct mounting bracket and have LPS/78 styli. It depends what you can find that is still available. There is very little availability of any other type except for the aforementioned Ronette clones or the more expensive Sontone 9TA/HC. If you don't want to pay much and are never going to play 78s, then go for the already mentioned Red Chinese Ceramic in a mounting bracket for just £12.00 or so. Let us know how you get on with what you can find.... __________________ Edward.