Shure V15 III cart - over 25 years and I'm still impressed.....

[BillH2121]

I've been using a Benz ACE cart on my Scout TT for the last 5-6 months and really like it. However, last week one of the channels went bad in the Benz and I sent it back to the dealer for replacement. Not wanting to go a couple weeks without access to vinyl, I hooked-up my old Shure V15 III. I've had this cart for at least 25 years and figured its days were long over. I am surprised, to say the least, at how good this cart still sounds. Theoretically, the compounds that make-up the cantilever should have become brittle over the years and response should suffer. I'm not finding that to be the case - the Shure is producing rich, solid bass, nice mids and clear, concise highs. Plus, the Shure tracks like a champ (actually, it tracks better than the Benz). I'm not saying its as good overall as the Benz, but I remain impressed with an old friend.

[whell]

The V15 III is my everyday cartridge for my Thorens TD 145. Its a

great match for the Thorens, and with all the sonic attrirbutes you

describe. Very happy with it in my modest 2 channel system.

[tuned4life]

i love the shure v15 type III also. ive been using the type III exclusively for almost 30 years. i currently use the type III on my technics sl 1600 mkII and on my marantz model 6300. i would like to buy another shure v15 type III with vn 35E stylus if anyone has one.

[RAPTORMAN]

The V15 III is my everyday cartridge for my Thorens TD 145. Its a great match for the Thorens, and with all the sonic attrirbutes you describe. Very happy with it in my modest 2 channel system.

Exactly what I have on my Thorens 145 MK II as well. Only thing is that I haven't been using that TT becasue of my Super Scout Master.[][]