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Cartridge choices under $300

I want to upgrade from my AT 440ML and I must spend $300 or less - firm. My system is posted and is as follows: NAD 533, ARC SP9MKII, ARC VT60, Vandersteen 2ce Signature.

For the price, the NAD/AT combination is not bad but I feel that a change would allow a great improvement.

If you have a suggestion, please let me know the improvements that you feel I would notice.
Thanks!
Craig
csericks
csericks OP
57 posts
 
Thanks for the suggestions! I thought that I understood that NAD/Rega - Grado combinations did not work well.
Craig
mtbrider
150 posts
 
A Denon DL-160 at $180 would be a good choice.
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76doublebass
254 posts
 
I would suggest a Grado Platimum.Entry level wood Grado at $300.00 list you can get in H.O. version at 4.8Mv. or low output at .5Mv,Its $300.00 list you can probably pick it up elsewhere for much less used.
semi
649 posts
 
Second the Denon-103 or 103R. Considered by many to be almost as good as Shelter 501 II and Shelter embarass many $2k cartridges out there.
britishbane
10 posts
 
I have very much the same question. What do you guys think about the Dynavector 10x...whaterver the name is?
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