Sumiko Songbird (High Output)/Music Hall MMF-5

@lg1 , I am not a big fan of high output MCs. I think most of us would tell you you would get better performance with a good moving magnet or moving Iron cartridge.

The Goldring 1042 is an insanely good cartridge for the money as are the Audio Technical VM750 and 760 series of cartridges. They will work fine in your turntable. 

Just replace the stylus on the Goldring!

Another vote for replacing the stylus in the Goldring.  That cart works very well in that arm.  I would also suggest trying a Herbie's mat on that table.  It made an astounding improvement on the MMF5, but was horrible on my Linn.  Herbies offers money back if not satisfied, so minimal risk.  Try it. 

One more vote against HOMCs, as compared to similarly priced LOMCs, MM, and MI. I stopped using them long ago; they just don't cut the mustard compared to good cartridges of other types, in my opinion, in my system.  I owned and listened to Transfiguration Esprit, Benz Glider X2, and earlier a Sumiko something or other (Blackbird?), which is not worth even considering. Whereas for example I am a big fan of Transfiguration LOMCs.