Cartridge for Technics SL-1200GAE


Just purchased a GAE and looking for cartridge recommendations that are a good match for the tonearm and have a musical character. I’m not a detail freak but tone and pace, rhythm, and timing are important (I don’t want pleasant sounding but doesn’t hold your attention). I’m looking under $1000 and can be MM or MC. Hoping to get responses from users with experience. Was thinking Hana EL based on reviews but would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance!
schw06

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I have a Technics SL-1210MKII and I used a AT-150MLX which is out of production but still available on the web.  The 150 was a great match with my older stock arm.  I changed out the arm to a Jelco SA750 a few years ago and it has remains my go to cartridge.  Search the forums there are tons of positive comments.

Note.  I have used a Denon DL-103 with the stock arm of the 1210 but used a 11 gram head shell not the 7 gram technics one.  It was not the best match but worked ok.  After changing the arm to the Jelco it came to life.  It will work on the stock arm but not to it's full potential.