Features:

• High-performance phono cartridge with finely polished elliptical diamond tip
• Accurately reproduces difficult musical passages, particularly in high-frequency range
• Viscous-damped dynamic stabilizer maintains uniform distance between cartridge and record
• Side-Guard system prevents stylus damage if cartridge accidentally slides across LP
• Die-cast-aluminum mounting block; includes mounting hardware and leaning brush

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
The Shure M97xE is an exceptional moving magnet phono cartridge, with outstanding tracking characteristics and a neutral, smooth sound that provides long hours of undistorted, easy listening, without fatiguing the ear or tiring the mind. This cartridge accurately and effortlessly reproduces complex musical passages that boggle many more costly cartridges. Includes - headshell screwdriver, cleaning brush, mounting hardware Full one year warranty

Rating : - sure as shure
I dont now who the chap falling asleep is,but I have just purchased this cartridge and find it superb!!
I fitted it to my Technics 1210 tone arm Kef Q1 speakers & Denon 3000v,and found it a fantastic performer.
I am one of those crazy englishmen that has collected Northern Soul for at least fourty years,and believe me,you just do not get music in most instances,much louder than that!!
This cartridge picks out all the high soaring strings while still retaining the bass line-perfect.
Perhaps turning up the old amp would help the gentleman.