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Best MM cartridge for Linn Sondek/Ittok LV II arm?

My Linn Karma moving coil cartridge is old (ca 1990) and must be wearing/worn out. Plus, I'm changing my pre-amplifier to an Anthem 225 integrated amplifier, which has phono input only for moving magnet cartridges. I would appreciate recommendations for a moving magnet cartridge that would compliment my Linn Sondek LP12 turntable and my Linn Ittok LV II tonearm. My budget is $250-$350. Listening tastes are broad--acoustic, choral, symphonic, blues, jazz. Monitor GR 60 loudspeakers. Thanks!
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mofimadness
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I would recommend a used Linn Adikt. Excellent MM cartridge and you keep the Linn Synergy...Ivor would be happy!
polk432
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I have the same set up and went from a Dynavector 10x5 MC(nothing but junk) and now use the Adikt MM. Good luck.
martinmobile
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I too have a Linn Sondek LP12,(about 25 years old),and recently had it gone thru, updated, and pretty much rebuilt. I put a Linn Adikt MM cartridge on my old Ittok arm. Great scott! At 6.5mv of output this cartridge has so much gain I have to throddle back the input on my phono stage. Great sounding cartridge, smooth, articulate, and punch galore. You should definately go with the Adikt!
lant OP
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Many thanks to Mofimadness, Polk 432, and Martinmobile. You all recommend the same thing. I'll definitely follow up in that direction.
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