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Good low-price cartridge for listening to rock.

Currently, I have an Ortofon Super OM10 mounted to a Music Hall MMF5, Ballari pre-amp, Cerwin Vega LS-10s, and a Cayin 50T amp. Origionally, I was thinking about a OM20 needle upgrade but I have read some negative reports on it. Was also considering a Grado Gold, but I tend to shy away from it because I have heard some problems with those cartridges as well. One cartridge that looks interesting according to the reviews is the AT440MLa by Audio Technica - everybody seems to rave about it and says it can be compete with cartridges that are far more money.

Does anybody have any suggestions or comments on the cartridge.
marntz4me
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johnnyb53
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Here's a link to the Shure M97xE for $60.93 where they aren't out of stock at the time of this posting:

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-1597082-1738535?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1183224206&sr=8-1
marntz4me OP
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Thanks again for your input, and I would like to add that I have seen some of the reviews mentioned. As for my cartridge setup, I followed the directions that were given to me with the MMF-5 and set the tracking force at about 1.5 grams, and then later to 1.25 grams as i had read on the net. When my new amp arrives (I am anxiously awaiting it after having auditioned a demo Cayin 50 T) I will check out the cartridge setup thoroughly. I demoed the amp with my turntable using the OM10 stylus.

BTW...I really loved the Cayin 50T it runs about 16 watts in Triode and 35 in ultralinear. The only disappointment I have is that it is not made in the USA. The build quality appeared spectacular for a starter amp.
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