“Mr. C, I took your advice & upgraded to the ATN3472SLC, man what an excellent performer, the best P-mount MM cartridge I’ve ever heard. Probably the only thing better is a MC cartridge. Thanks for the advice I do appreciate it. I wanted to give a review of the stylus but couldn’t figure out how to go about it on your website, anyway just wanted to let you know I’m extremely satisfied. Thanks Mr. C.”LP GEAR ATN3472SLC – what should have been the sound of the extended AT3472 AT3482 AT85 AT81 cartridge- Top of the Line Super Line Contact diamond stylus- Elevates the sound quality (SQ) of the following Audio-Technica cartridges: all AT3472 AT3482 AT85 AT81 AT331LP, 8008, Series VIII cartridges- Top of the Line Super Line Contact diamond stylus for various (many brands & models) AT3472-type cartridges – Tracking force range: 1.5-1.75g; 1.25g tested – Recommended for following cartridges: AT3472 AT3482 AT85 AT81 AT331LP, 8008, Series VIII cartridges. The AT3472 was potentially the most musically involving P-mount cartridge made by Audio-Technica. The series continue today in the guise of single cartridge models: AT85EP, AT81CP. The AT3472 never achieved its potential. Audio-Technica capped it to mid-fi performance, preferring instead to ride on other models, very much like what they did with the AT3600L. At LP GEAR®, our philosophy runs counter to the usual convention of commerce. We believe in taking products to perfection like the Stradivari Messiah 1716 or the Guarneri violin. After all, a cartridge lasts indefinitely. Older than the USA — 283 years old to be exact, the Vieuxtemps Guarneri Del Gesu-1741 named for its most famous owner, the leading Belgian virtuoso and composer who esteemed it so much he wanted to be buried with it, recently became the most expensive violin in the world, selling for an estimated $16 million. Its new owner anonymously donated the historic instrument to violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, on loan for the rest of her life. Thus, our rationale for rejuvenating the AT3472’s life with ultra advanced styli so existing and new users can continue to enjoy this treasure at its best.Experience what would have been, should have been, the sound of the flagship AT3472 cartridge had there been a relentless pursuit of perfection. Instead they chose to limit their performance.Limited to 100 units per batch production, each ATN3472SLC is tested, in the laboratory with precision electronic instruments and then by actual record-playing and listening, to ascertain that each meets or exceeds its specified target output voltage, cross-talk, and balance.Playback system: Sota Sapphire, Jelco tonearm w/ LP Gear Ultimate headshell & Soar HD-5 headshell wires, Audio-Technica Series V cartridge w/ LP Gear ATN3472SLC stylus VTF=1.25g, Totem Element Fire V2 speakers, Linear Tube Audio Z40+ integrated amplifier, LP -Roxy Music Avalon.