Add cartridge to current lineup


I currently have a digitally based system: Innuos Zen Mk3, Lampizator Golden Atlantic TRP, First Sound Paramount preamp, Threshold SA/1 monos and Magnepan 20.7s.  Main preamp is out of system now and may have to be repaired (separate thread), so I figured it may be a good time to try some analog components I purchased a while ago before focusing on digital. 

I have never done analog before, but have a Rega P3-24 table with separate PSU (but no cartridge), Hagerman Trumpet preamp (tall boy with 8 tubes on top) and a NIB PS Audio GCPH preamp.  This equipment has essentially been boxed up for a long time and I realize may not be well matched.  Will primarily be listening to jazz (Miles, Metheny, Jarrett, etc.).  Any cartridge recommendations that will work well with my existing equipment or open to potentially selling component(s) and funding a better starting point.  Thanks for your time and assistance.   
dawkimi

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Wow, a Trumpet for a 1st vinyl setup is pretty snazzy! I used to have one, really liked it. I also had a GCPH. The Trumpet is better for sure, but you'll need to add a Step-Up Transformer or Hagerman's Piccolo headamp in order to run an MC cartridge through it. 

The Trumpet I had was on the warm side, so a wide range of neutral to slight-bright cartridges will match very well with it. Also sounded great with Koetsu, but very lush!