Cartridge and phono stage for Pioneer pl518


Looking for recommendations for my pl518. Prefer new cartridge and used phono stage. I have looked at a RigB vm540 cartridge. Looking to spend $1k or so for both. The RigB is $400. Amp is Simaudio 340i, speakers are Proac D20R’s.

mcstin

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.