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Best cartridge for my setup?

Hello, I was wondering if I could get some advice on the best cartridge to buy for $200.00 or less. Please keep it $200 or less. I've narrowed it down to either a Denon dl-160 or a Orrtofon 2M blue. Any other suggestions I should think about?

I just started getting into vinyl. I have a Technics SL-1200, I will be purchasing a $400ish pre soon and it is going to a pair of krk rokit 8 with sub. I mostly listen to rock but plenty of jazz and some pop.

Thanks for your help.
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markd51
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If you are seriously considering staying with analog for quite some time, consider that the Cartridge, provided you take good care of it, can last you quite a number of years.

This purchase can be one you are very happy with, or one you might have some regrets about at some point in the future.

If you can, and wish staying with a high output MM Cartridge, which is user re-tippable, I recommend spending a bit more, bypass these other Cartridges you have your eye on, and go with the Audio Technica AT-150MLX. Mark
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