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Cartridge recommendations for second system turntable please

So I have been thinking of assembling my old gear, which I have never sold, into a second system. The turntable would be a Music Hall MMF-7. I need a new cartridge for it, as the original Goldring Eroica that came with it is very old and has a bent cantilever. The rest of the system would be: Project Speedbox, MF KW500 integrated amp, MF Tri-vista DAC, MF A3.2 CDP, Transparent Powerbank 8, all Transparent cabling, Carver Amazing Loudspeakers. I listen to a lot of jazz, as well as rock, vocals, "world music," classical, pop. Thanks in advance for the cartridge recommendations. Would especially love to hear actual user experiences.
arsh

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arsh OP
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Thanks Tom. I will read that.
arsh OP
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Thanks guys. How good of a cartridge does it make sense to put on this table? My other table is a heavily modified VPI Scoutmaster with custom tonearms and Transfiguration Proteus, Soundsmith Paua, and SS Zephyr Mk II carts.
arsh OP
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 I could also get an outboard phono stage for the second system.
arsh OP
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 Thanks Tom. That is very interesting information. I really appreciate it. My turntable is the MMF7 not the 7.1. Is the tonearm the same?  I have read with interest the information on this forum about the audio Teknika art 9 cartridge. I would be very interested in trying it on the music hall turntable if it is a good match. 
arsh OP
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Thanks guys! Great info.  I can use MC or MM (my KW500 can do either). Especially if I get an outboard phono stage.

Also, what maintenance or "tuning up" of the MMF7 should I do? It's been in my audio closet for 2 years.

 Thanks again!
arsh OP
367 posts
 
Thanks again Tom, and thanks Matt!
arsh OP
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Thanks Oregonpapa. I've read great things about those cartridges.
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