Cartridge replacment time


Hi All I have been using a Grado Prestige gold for many years now. I run it through a SME 3009 non detach/ThorensTD 125 MK II/Lounge LCR mk II/Manley Stingray/Usher 6371's .  I should consider and thing other then a new Prestige Gold  for my set up? Looking for $500.00 or under. Thanks  Mike
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I have been using a AT-OC 9 with a AT arm on a Thorens TD 521 and I have never had any thoughts on changing either. My amp. is a Arcam Delta 90 , Nakamichi Deagon , Revox B77 Mark 2 with Bose 301 speakers. Keeps me happy in a 5 x 5 mtr lounge. 91 year old.
Hi Englebert -welcome - Bose 301s - thats interesting - I had 901s for many years and have a Revox B77 too (now on my loft).
If you find a Lyra cart to a reasonable price, you would probably like it - and not look back. I started with the Lyra Clavis in 1997. On my Thorens, with a SME 3009 arm. I liked it so I went further up in the Lyra line.
@chakster,

Those Glanz cartridges certainly look impressive but I'd question the condition of the suspension material after "decades" of storage. I'd probably be willing to take a gamble if he were asking $200.
@helomech audiogon members already bought several samples from that seller and you can find their posts here.

Averyone can return any item for full refund if they bought it on ebay, the risk is return shipping only.

I can say that only one of my 3 Glans had the issue with damper and that was another model.

If you wish to buy such amazing cartridge for $200 in 2018 the seller must be crazy to ask such a low price

In my opinion this model should cost at least $800, but he ask only $420 including shipping. It's great deal!