Cartridge for Rega Planar 3


What cartridge that sells for less than $200 does any one recommend for the Rega Planar 3. The pre-amp is an old Accuphase.
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I know it is anathema in high-end audio to mention the Shure V15VxMR cartridge, although Stereophile includes it in their recommended components list. I currently have a V15VxMR mounted to a Rega RB900 arm, playing on a VPI HW-19 Mk 4 table. I am very pleased with the Shure. It does not offer the "nth" degree of refinement, detail, etc., but it damned sure is accurate and "plays music". You can buy this cartridge (new) from Garage-A-Records for $225. You absolutely will not find a better, more versatile cartridge at this price. The phone number for Garage is 1-888-800-7597, and their web site address is: www.garage-a-records.com. Do yourself a favor - find out how good the Shure V15VxMR really is before you spend more on a moderately priced cartridge.