Best value in a HO movig magnet $150-$200

The Denon DL-110 is an excellent choice, but the OP states he needs a cartridge with at least 4mv-5mv output. The Denon is only 1.6mv.

I really like the Ortofon 2M series. If you could swing a tad more money, the 2M Blue would be a great choice. The 2M Red is only $99.00 and I love mine. I have it on a very expensive rig and it really shines. Color me impressed.

You might be able to find a used Audio Technica AT150MLX for around your budget. A little harder to setup, but a wonderful cart.

Thank you to all have responded so far Seems incredible that the Denon output is 1.6Mv, the Dynavector 10X5 which I sold was 2.5Mv.

Unfortunately, with the Rogue Sphinx integrated's phono stage I have to turn the volume up to 2'0 clock to get comfortably loud volume. The output of the new Ortofon 2M series is between 4-5 Mv. (or did I read that wrong??)

*******BTW, did Ortofon change the outer shell design of the 2M BLue cartridge?? I ask because there is an dealer in Bottop, Germany who offers the cartridge for $194.00 but the outer shell looks different.....Careful!! Are there possibly knockoffs of this cartridge being sold on e-bay.???

Will have to check out the Pickering cartridge recommend by one of the members Happy Holidays.

Jim...I took a look at the ad on E-Bay for the 2M Blue from Bill (Williamthakker)in Germany. It looks the same as all the others. The ad shows it with it's stylus guard in place, maybe that's what threw you?

I've ordered several cartridges over the years from Bill in Germany and he is the real deal. Great seller.

The Ortofon 2M Red and Blue have an output of 5.5mv. The Bronze and Black are 5mv.

Find a Sumiko Blue Point #2 $399 on sale
or
Shure V15