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Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black

My first post here on the forums and I needed an honest opinion. I have a cheap music hall mmf 2.2 turntable with 2m blue installed. I like the sound but was wondering if I can get better details from upgrading to a black cartridge on my basic turntable. Would it be worth it? I’m definitely an analog lover but am budget constrained. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
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big_greg
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I recently acquired a JVC  QL-Y66F direct drive table with a Stanton 981 HZ cartridge for $545. Much better table than the music hall 2.2. Music hall 5.X tables are often available with a decent cart for around $500. I just sold one for a little less than that. 
tzh21y
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That Stanton is a very good cartridge.  Enjoy
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uberwaltz
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@chakster 

I was just curious on that Astatic mf300, not going to buy it.

But I did buy the mf100 so hope it lives up to your recommendation!

😬😬😬
big_greg
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@tzh21y Yes, I immediately fell in love with the sound of it.The turntable body is a bit resonant, I'm going to try some internal damping to see if that helps. From what I've read, it's impossible to find a replacement stylus for that cartridge, other than some 3rd party options. I will enjoy it while it lasts. 
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uberwaltz
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Big_Greg.

There maybe a few Nos stylus left but you will have to be lucky.
Possible there may be a Jico SAS available for that model.
Either way the price will not be cheap.

I paid probably too much for a Jico SAS for a Shure M91e but it sure does sound sweet.
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