General question about Linn Axis

Greetings. I just recently started playing with my Linn Axis. I have had it for about 25 years with not a lot of playing. It has actually been unplugged for about 2 years. I did buy it used and the original owner did not play it much. The oil seems to be fine. I do have a fresh bottle of oil and I was wondering if it has to be replaced. The Linn manual states that it should last for the lifetime of the table. Also, the hinges are broken and I wanted to know where I can find replacements. I may also need a new belt. Otherwise it sounds fine.

Currently I have a Signet MM which I hate. It is bright, boomy and it sounds terrible in general. Very Hi Fi but not musical at all.

The table came with Basik Plus Arm.I am looking for a sweet cartridge. I tend to like a darker sound. Not looking for the ultimate in resolution. Just something that sounds pretty good and that you can listen to it without fatigue. I'd like to spend around $350. I have heard that the arm does not support MC cartridges very well..Thanks in advance.