https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/13.aspxThe main Meeting Place for BeoWorld members, and the place for General Questions, Answers and things to say! If you have any questions about anything Bang &amp; Olufsen related - please ask. If you have anything to say - please tell!enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/238240.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 10:16:19 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:238240joeyboygolf0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/238240.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=238240<p>The last batch of 4 cost me around &pound;80 in UK import duty.</p> <p>I have never kept one in use for longer than a week and have not noticed any change in the sound.</p> <p>I have not felt the need to go beyond SMMC4</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/238226.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 09:28:39 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:238226TerryM0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/238226.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=238226<p>I appreciate that the devaluation of sterling has made these cartridges an even more expensive purchase,but what are the additional import charges one would have to pay on the purchase price?</p> <p>I am given to understand that their treble is brighter than that of the equivalent B &amp; O cartridge,but does this mellow as the cartridge beds in?</p> <p>Has anyone auditioned the SMMC4,3,and 2&nbsp;cartridges,and is able to comment on which one represents the best value&nbsp;in terms of&nbsp;sound quality/cost?</p> <p>Thanks.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>