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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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@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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uberwaltz
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143132349722


Ouch!
big_greg
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That's more than I paid for the turntable and cartridge! 

I have a couple of jico sas styli and like them, but from what I've read they don't do Stanton.
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uberwaltz
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Jico used to make stylus for the 981 but a Pickering XSV3000 should work just as well.
Which are a little easier to find and cheaper!
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