Any up to date recommendations on cartridges $300

How about the Denon 110 or the Denon 160 High Output Moving Coils, I've read great things about those.

Have a look at the Sumiko EVO MC range... they're very good for not too much!

D Visser

I have that same exact LP12/Vahalla/Ittok LVII setup using an Audio-Technica OC9 MC cartridge. When it is time for replacement, I will, without a doubt, purchase an Audio-Technica OC9 II MC which can be bought for under $300.00 from a number of outlets. The OC9 is a perfect match to the Ittok and sounds much better than anything I've heard in that price range and many others that are even more pricy.