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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.
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Ok Do not put a DENON DL 103 on this turntable! not a good match. Go with a Dynavector 10X5 $650 high output MC or a Dynavector 20x2 $950 it comes in low .3mv or High 2.8mv. I would choose the high output one. Both of these are MC’s, I think MM’s are going to be too warm sounding for that table/tonearm. I use the 10" Project arm with the Dynavector 20x2 Low and my phono pre is very good, the sound is Huge and palpable very liquid and textured great detail and punch across the whole band with effortless extended highs. Make sure you get a NEW belt (very important) and pull the platter/ sub platter off and make sure it has oil. Getting the table on a good shelf and LEVEL will do wonders as well.

Matt M
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