Awards 2011

Vinyl replay need not be an expensive business. The reasonably priced Shure took on three other cost-effective cartridges and won the day. It’s an impressive performer with exceptional detail, fine bass and a fantastically communicative midrange. The M97xE is also one of the highest-compliance cartridges we know of, and has an exceptional ability to track even well-worn records quietly and without causing further wear.

PRICE: £99
TYPE: Moving magnet cartridge
TELEPHONE: 01992 703058
WEBSITE: shure.co.uk