I used the Clearaudio Virtuoso (before they put wood on it!) for about two years, on and off. I liked the way it basically removed surface noise but I always got the impression that it shaved off some detail along with it. When I picked up the Kontrapunkt, I had no further need of the Clearaudio and just sold it.

Maybe we're all stupid or something but I personally know over 200 vinyl fans and the only ones who use moving magnet cartridges are the ones who use cheap turntables. Those that have upgraded always graduate to MC's for the most part, although I do have one friend that used the low output Grado Statement which is a moving iron cartridge, whatever the difference between that and MM might be.