Cartridge upgrade

Dear @jimbones : These are great performers and are inside your budget:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis95h88-ortofon-cadenza-bronze-like-new-superb-cartridge-dripping...

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis95ed2-sumiko-pearwood-celebration-ii-mc-phono-mint-one-owner-li...


Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.

I also would consider Raul’s suggestion of the Ortofon Cadenza Bronze. I loved its presentation and after years of intense use I sent it back to the factory for a complete rebuild. Moved to the Ortofon Windfeld Ti so it now remains new and unused as a backup. Haven’t been able to part with it though I love the Windfeld...

I have an Ortofon Quintet Black S and enjoy it. 

Ortofon Cadenza Bronze

I would like to suggest the Lyra Delos