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Cartridge Recommendation and Other Issues

I really have 2 questions. One practical and the other someweher in between. The first is I'm looking for a recommendation for a replacement for my Sumiko BPS. I've got a Rega P-3 with a Classe 6 pre so I can pretty much use any output level. I've enjoy the BPS, but it probably time for a change. Anyway what do people recommend in the $350-$600 range.
My secong quesion relates to cartridge installation. What;s the minimum that I would have to spend to get an appropriate set of tools to install and align a cartridge. Its not something I've ever done but I realize that its probably time to teach myself. Is it work buying a cheap Grado to practice on? What do people think?
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chanifin OP
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Thanks for the cartridge suggestions. Any more out there ?

Other than the protactor. What do people suggest for the catridge install. I've seen a bunch of different force gauges. Are the super expensive electronic balance (e.g. clearaudio) worth it or can you make due with something less accurate. I'm concerned because (like many other audiophile I'm guessing" my anal-retentiveness tends to get focussed on audio issues and I don't want to be sitting listening to music wondering if all my cartridge parameters have been optimally set :)
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