Sorry, I didn't see your post until now. I think the cartridge you have is better. I have a V-15-xmr on a Mitsubishi LT-30 TT and I love the sound of it.The 37 still is dead quiet and sounds pretty good. The M-97 xe isn't bad. Someday I need to get out and try something besides a Shure. It's just that I've lived in this comfort zone so long I have no idea about other carts.