Best value in a HO movig magnet $150-$200

Virdian, Thanks for the advice, have you personally used either of the Nagaoka cartridge you mentioned?? I have two concerns about this brand. Is the cartridge shieled against hum?? the Rega P3-24 does not have a ground wire??.

Second, there is a host of OVERSEAS internet dealers on e-bay that sell the SAME cartridges at a variety of prices. Are they trustworthy, and how do you know you won't get a knock off of their brand??

Lastly, you stated that sound is "smooth".... and chucky. What do you MEAN by chunky. Thank you, Jim

To Virdian, Thank you again. The information was very helpful.

I am also putting the Shelter 201 MM cartridge on my short list of choices (which has a an output of 4mV.) It list for $225.00. but have seen it on ebay for under $200

I believe it was reviewed last year in Stereophile.... Happy Holidays to all Audiogon members.

Related? Try the same. Two greatest bargains in vinylville
are Sumiko Pearl and Nagoka MP-150.
All a sensible person would ever need, which leaves most"philes out, including me