Grado Blue vs. Shure M97xE


Anyone familiar with these two cartridges? I'm looking for something on the warm side, with full bass and midrange. My local cartridge outlet, the Needle Doctor, recommended these two as the best in the under $100 category. The Shure's $94, the Grado is $80. Any suggestions on which to pick?
michaelb

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Every Grado I ever owned was a hum problem or prone to
picking up hum. Every Shure I owned was quiet and hum
free. Also, the Ortofons and Denons were quite hum free.
There are tables that tolerate the Grado and arms that do,
...just be sure you have such a table and arm...