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Seeking mc recommendations

My main rig is a Thorens TD 318 with an ortofon 510mk2. I have a Dual 1229 completely restored by fixmydual.com.  I’m looking to experiment with MC carts, but not on my main rig I’m wondering if there is a suitable mc cart for my dual 1229. I’m looking in the 200-400 range to start. What say you MC guys ?
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tomstruck
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I had that Dual in the 70s with a AKG cartridge it was my first turntable after my Loddys all in one system
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noromance
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Get an Audio Technica VM750SH and try it on both the Thorens and the Dual. Then sell the Thorens. I don’t think you’ll gain much trying to use a cheap MC on either.
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adrianleewelch OP
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The Thorens was a gift from my wife when I started in vinyl. I won’t sell it. I’m interested in experimenting with the Dual since I don’t care for the sound of the Shure M97XE that’s currently on it. I understand what you mean about a cheap MC cart. It would probably sound worse. So the bigger question is : is the 1229 worth putting an expensive cart on it ? 
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slaw
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The Denon DL-110 would be a good choice
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noromance
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Nice of her. I had a 318 and found it warm and forgiving but it killed the music and lacked detail. The Dual CS505 buried it for half the price back then. Even spending $250 on a AT540ML or 2M Blue will give you an improvement over the old Shure. I don't think the headshell is up to much on the idler Dual. Can you change the arm? 

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