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got the HW-19, now need advise on cartridge

I am going to buy a HW-19 III/IV with a Jelco SA-750 10" tonearm. It is way more than what I initially planned, so, I need to go cheap on the phono and cartridge.
For the phono, I am planning to try the DB systems DB8. The only reason is that it is relative cheap and has good comments from others.
What cartridge would you recommend? As said, I have limited budget. I hope I can get something < $300, ideally ~$200. But if it is worth, I can stretch to $300.

Thanks in advance.
gte357s
gte357s OP
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Thanks. I do some more research, now I have 3 on the list:
1) Grado Gold1 Prestige Series - $220
2) Ortofon Blue - $225
3) Audio Technica AT150MLX - $325

Which do you think would be a better match to the Jelco, HW-19 and DB system? I like warm and dark sounding, and big sound stage. I get fatigue listening to bright sound very easily.

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yogiboy
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If you like warm go for a Grado!
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zavato
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The Grado may hum (probably will?) on the HW-19 table. I would recommend the Ortofon. I've bought a used cartridge (pricey MC for 1/2 price new) which has turned out to be a great buy but with a used cartridge its definitely buyer beware
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ihcho
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I have both Grado Prestige Gold and Audio Technica AT150mlx. Very different cartridges.
As said, Grado Gold will be on warm side, but AT150mlx is more bright and detailed.
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