Cartridge and phono stage for Pioneer pl518

Schiit Mani 2 phono stage for $160 is a good recommendation. Read Michael Fremer's review in The Tracking Angle.

Thanks for the response. I had the original Mani a few years ago. I would like to go up a step or two.

I found and just read about RigB which stands for Rigid Body, 

RigB Article I found

I often recommend the 540 as a starter MM cartridge, however, I would spend any extra money moving to a MC Cartridge.

I highly recommend my choice.

AT33PTG/II $490 or BO

Any phono stage, try for return privleges, as it is 'preferred not better' that you will finally cross paths with and feel lucky.

Think Long: Options for a variety of future cartridges, Stereo MC; Stereo MM, Mono. SUT with PASS for MM and use existing or future MM phono, keeps options open for using any Vintage Phono Stage.

Thanks, sounds like some good info and not much more expensive than the RigB.