Looking for cartridge recommendations

I shoved in a Garrott Bros p77i a year and a bit ago, and it was pretty good.
It is a high output cart. (~$500 USD and I find it seems good.)

Then I got a phono stage which can do moving coil.

You will other need a SUT or to go with something like a SoundSmith Zephyr mk III.
Or some other contact line or shibata stylus.
A SUT allows you to run a MC cartridge with a MM type of phono gain.

I would suggest for budget that you just get a high output cart.
Depending upon where you are there should be a shop that has the usual suspects that you can listen to.

I would go with a replacement stylus (approx. $60) for your FC+ or try the latest version (V3?) of the Grado Prestige Gold or Silver for well under $300.

I like the less expensive Grado cartridges in my system.

Yes, you need a higher output cartridge (greater than or equal to the 2.5mV spec I posted).

The new Grado will have more detail than your old model, but will still sound similar.

DeKay

One thing that I forgot to add is that I also have a Pro-Ject Phono Box Preamp that allows me to switch between MC and MM. I had]ve that for a Cambridge Audio Azur AV receiver  that I'm currently not using.

OK, try that with what you have and if it sounds good pop $60 for a new stylus.

$60 well spent as you then have a viable backup for whatever cartridge you try experiment with in the future.

I'm not against trying new gear, but always suggest getting the "most" out of what's on hand prior to an upgrade attempt.

DeKay

@DeKay you make some sage points sir.