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Cartridge Recommendations

I have a VPI Scout with a ZU/Denon DL103 mc cartridge. I am getting a new preamp that doesn't have provisions for a low output mc cartridge. I want to replace the cartridge with either a high output mc cartridge or a moving iron/magnet cartridge for less than 500.00 retail (new). I like the sound of my present cartridge as it plays all my old records well and rock sounds great with it.

Keeping all this in mind, I am open to suggestions to a cartridge that will work well with the JMW9 arm.

Thanks
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jmcgrogan2
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Dynavector 10X5.
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islandmandan
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I second the SUT suggestion. The Zu Denon 103R I have is crazy good. I say keep the Zu 103. By the way, I also have a Dynavector XX2MKII (a $1900 cartridge), and the 103R ate it for lunch.
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roscoeiii
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I have the entry level SoundSmith MI cart that I never got around to selling. Add @gmail.com to my user name and shoot me an e-mail if you are interested.
bigby
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price range. I have the 2M Black and love it with the Sutherland Hubble. It has lots of detail.
sonofjim
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The SUT idea is a valid one. It's a pitty the Ortofon M-20 fl super is no longer available on eBay NOS. For $179 this cartridge holds it's own against offerings costing thousands more(I have many LOMCs). If you see one for sale, don't hesitate. It's a MI and I would think it would work great with the 9" VPI arm. William Thakker does still have the NOS replacement styli on eBay. I just bought two so I can use this cartridge for years to come. Provided you could find a cartridge, for your $500 budget you could easily buy the cartridge and a couple replacement styli and be set for years and probably have enough left for some great vinyl.
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