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Cartridge choices under $300

I want to upgrade from my AT 440ML and I must spend $300 or less - firm. My system is posted and is as follows: NAD 533, ARC SP9MKII, ARC VT60, Vandersteen 2ce Signature.

For the price, the NAD/AT combination is not bad but I feel that a change would allow a great improvement.

If you have a suggestion, please let me know the improvements that you feel I would notice.
Thanks!
Craig
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mtbrider
150 posts
 
A Denon DL-160 at $180 would be a good choice.
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76doublebass
254 posts
 
I would suggest a Grado Platimum.Entry level wood Grado at $300.00 list you can get in H.O. version at 4.8Mv. or low output at .5Mv,Its $300.00 list you can probably pick it up elsewhere for much less used.
semi
649 posts
 
Second the Denon-103 or 103R. Considered by many to be almost as good as Shelter 501 II and Shelter embarass many $2k cartridges out there.
britishbane
10 posts
 
I have very much the same question. What do you guys think about the Dynavector 10x...whaterver the name is?
c123666
871 posts
 
go with the denon dl103 or 103r...It is almost as good as my shelter 501
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