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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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dirtyragamuffin
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In that range, if you don't mind MM, my ears liked the Clearaudio Aurum Beta S, about $400, and the Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood around $650-700

To align the cart get yourself an alignment protractor--you can get them anywhere from about $15 to $50 or more depending on what you want. A stylus force guage doesn't hurt, either.
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