Excellent guidance in the above posts. Cartridge sonics are a matter of personal taste. Since we know nothing of yours, it would have been presumptuous for anyone to jump in with, "Buy a ____, best cartridge ever!". Glad to see nobody went down that path.
OTOH, any phono cartridge, whether a $100 MM or a $10,000 LOMC, will only perform its best when paired with compatibile components. The two most closely related components are:
1) the tonearm (which provides the mechanical connection to the system); and
2) the phono stage (which provides the electronic connection to the system).
The posters above correctly addressed these components and their impact on your decision. This forum continues to provide guidance that's a cut above...
OTOH, any phono cartridge, whether a $100 MM or a $10,000 LOMC, will only perform its best when paired with compatibile components. The two most closely related components are:
1) the tonearm (which provides the mechanical connection to the system); and
2) the phono stage (which provides the electronic connection to the system).
The posters above correctly addressed these components and their impact on your decision. This forum continues to provide guidance that's a cut above...