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cartridge recommendation for Thorens TD166 MKII

Hi 
Looking for a new cartridge for my Thorens turntable, preferably under $400 and moving Magnet, NOT Moving coil. would love top try something lively but not brash. Am currently using a Grado G+ which is rather old now.
thanks for any suggestions in advance.
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plasticllc
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noromance
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Audio Technica VM540ML @$249 is clear and clean with plenty of sparkle. Give it a week to run in.
plasticllc OP
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Thanks, was looking at this one. has great reviews.
johnss
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and don't forget, the 540 has one of the best midranges going. one of my fav  carts for under a kilo buck.
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chakster
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Grace F9 with F14 (RS14 or US-14) stylus would be nice.
New type of RS-9E also good for lower price.

Another option is Grace F8C (Custom series) with stylus from LEVEL II like blue RS-8F (Shibata type). "Custom" (F8C) was the latest in F8 series before they release Grace LEVEL II ultimate series. F8C is inexpensive model, it can be significantly upgraded with LEVEL II stylus (which is definitely not cheap). 
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