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Good cartridge to use with SME IIIS

I'm working this question through the back door--hope I'm not wasting bandwidth... I've got an early Sota Saphire which currently still has the MMT tonearm. I've also got a mint SME IIIS tonearm that I'd like to try out--any suggestions on what would be a good cartridge match (under $400) that would make it sound better than the MMT (with a Shure V15typeV)? Also where do I get the necessary mounting board?
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I did it! I bought a beautifully made rosewood armboard from a gent in China, and am currently using a Shure M93ED with it. What a difference over the MMT with the same cartridge. Much cleaner sounding, a lot cooler looking, too!

Id also like to try out my old original V15 Type V, but it's a hassle to switch out cartridges--anyone have a spare SME III "carrying arm" for sale? Any particular Stanton to try? I'm not familiar with them.
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