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Buying a New Cartridge

I have my choices narrowed down to four cartridges.

1. Grado Reference Platinum
2. Ortofon 2M Blue
3. Audio Technica AT440MLa
4. Denon DL-160

I like the idea of the nude diamonds on the AT and Ortofon. In addition, I am currently using a Grado Green and tend to like the Grado "house sound", however, I wouldn't mind a change either. I would like to hear your opinions on which of these would be the best choice. I will be using it into a restored Scott 299(A) with a restored phono section. I say this because I would like to hear as much detail as I can since I will get some good natural warmth from the amp and phono section.
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I had the AT440MLA and it offers great extension and detail with nice balance but had a quality that I did not especially like "mechanical" comes to mind

My Audio Note IQ2 (modified Goldring) trounces it -
at more than double the price...
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