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Cartridge recommendations for second system turntable please

So I have been thinking of assembling my old gear, which I have never sold, into a second system. The turntable would be a Music Hall MMF-7. I need a new cartridge for it, as the original Goldring Eroica that came with it is very old and has a bent cantilever. The rest of the system would be: Project Speedbox, MF KW500 integrated amp, MF Tri-vista DAC, MF A3.2 CDP, Transparent Powerbank 8, all Transparent cabling, Carver Amazing Loudspeakers. I listen to a lot of jazz, as well as rock, vocals, "world music," classical, pop. Thanks in advance for the cartridge recommendations. Would especially love to hear actual user experiences.
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noromance
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Shure M97xE.
raymonda
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It you can run a Denon Dl 103, that would be by far the best sounding inexpensive cartridge available.

Shure 97xe, is also a great inexpensive cartridge. However, the Denon can compete with really expensive cartridges, especially if your will to remove the body and run it naked or with an aftermarket woodie.

I would also consider one of the Benz Woodies or Gliders that show up used here with low hours. This maybe the best value if your timing is right! 
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noromance
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The arm on the MMF is not the greatest apparently. The Shure is a great tracker which will help. It is also MM which will work with your integrated amp.
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