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Cartridge recommendation?

I just bought my first turntable (vintage Rega Planar 2 with an unmodified tonearm) and preamp (Musical Fidelity VP90-LPS) and was wondering if anyone has any budget cartridge recommendations (under $200 if possible). Either MM or MC is fine, I just want whatever sounds the best for that price.
kyy_91
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sleepwalker65
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Audio-Technica VM540ML is listed at $249 on Audio-Technica’s web site. Under $200 at $169 is the AT-VM95ML which probably more than 68% of what the VM540ML is. I can tell you the VM540ML is worth much more than what it sells for. 
kyy_91 OP
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Thanks for the suggestions! I was originally looking to get a used Denon DL-110, but I think I would need to purchase a heavier counterweight for the tonearm to use it. Any idea how these cartridges compare sonically to the DL-110? I forgot to mention earlier that I will mainly be listening to classical symphonic music.
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noromance
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The DL110 is a fine cartridge and will suit the type of music. Use it on the MM input.
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