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Budget cartridge for SOTA Moonbeam TT.

I have just acquired a SOTA Moonbeam TT which I intend to give to my daughter as hopefully an upgrade to her Teac TT.

My question is this.

What budget cartridge can you recommend?
My first thoughts are Ortofon 2m Red but sure there are other worthy contenders.

It has an old Grado of dubious vintage on it right now and as its history is completely unknown that has to go.

Budget would like to stay below $125 or so and prefer new so no vintage carts this time around please.
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yogiboy
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Grado Black will fit the bill!
https://www.needledoctor.com/Grado-Black2-Phono-Cartridge
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goheelz
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Another vote for Nagaoka MP-110 as a budget cartridge.  I use it in my office/vintage system and like it better than the Ortofon 2M Red.
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chakster
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I'd like to recommend Garrott Brothers, but even the lowest model is AU$230 + shipping. 
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uberwaltz OP
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Can you buy the MP-110 here in USA?
Quick eBay check showed all carts were being sold direct from Japan.

Chakster.

230 Aus is approx $160 🇺🇸. So not miles out but I have never heard of them?
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uberwaltz OP
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Btw this is the Moonbeam ii with the SOTA S100 arm.

Think good match with a lightweight cart.
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