Google "Audio-Technica VM540ML" which is a MM that sells for around $250.
Considering your tonearm (9.5 grams effective mass) and your stated tonal preference it's a good prospect, IMO.
It's a fairly new entry into their line, but perhaps someone here has tried it (I've only read ambiguous online reviews).
I use an SME 3009II/non-improved with an effective mass of approx. 12.5 grams and would not consider using many/most moving coils with it (wouldn't consider using any of the ones I know of with your 9.5 gram version of the SME arm).
DeKay
Considering your tonearm (9.5 grams effective mass) and your stated tonal preference it's a good prospect, IMO.
It's a fairly new entry into their line, but perhaps someone here has tried it (I've only read ambiguous online reviews).
I use an SME 3009II/non-improved with an effective mass of approx. 12.5 grams and would not consider using many/most moving coils with it (wouldn't consider using any of the ones I know of with your 9.5 gram version of the SME arm).
DeKay