Owner of a record player Thorenz TD 166 MK II over 30 years, I can replace my cell Shure V15 Type IV, which was out of use. My choice fell naturally on this new cell Shure DSC M97XE because it was perfectly suited to my turntable arm. Initially skeptical about the result of the reading of my vinyl records ... I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this new cell. Sound reproduction in the low and medium frequencies is perfect and also the treble. Everything seems to live up to the reputation "Hifiste" brand. I do not regret my purchase and, with Amazon it was a winning purchase since I was delivered much sooner than expected at a great price. The unit comes in a beautiful box gray metal with all the necessary hardware.