The similar spec Hana and Ortofon cost more.
I’d be very wary about buying a cartridge based on spec. If you’re seriously considering one make sure you hear it first.
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I have the xml, as I thought the ML stylus profile would be better. It is a good sounding cart, and can not imagine beyond tracking ability there would be much in it. At least Audio Technica are using captive threads at last.
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The EXN is very good. It did brilliantly in a group test and it now has threaded inserts to make it much less fucking annoying. Quite a few people I know who have not historically been fans of the OC9, rate this latest gen very highly.
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It’s early days yet Tonto.
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I’ve noticed that threaded inserts are de rigeur in 2020.
Yes because unthreaded carts are an unmitigated fucking nuisance.
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Having recently fitted my Zyx to a Moerch I have recent 1st hand experience of unthreaded. 
I am amazed I didn’t total the cart.
Not for me it isn’t 
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Detachable headshells FTW 
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Even then, it’s easier to fit a threaded cartridge than an unthreaded one. It’s less likely to loosen over time too.
Not if it’s ‘Linn Tight’ ;-).
Thanks for the feedback on the cart btw 
FTW = for the wobble?
Cheers Col, I know you’ve been pleased with yours and I’d forgotten you had it!