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Grado Stylus Upgrade

I have an old Thorens turn table that I play through a Rega Elicit. I replaced the old cartridge years ago. Went with the cheapest I could find at the time(Grado Black). I don't remember what I had before, but it sounded much better than the Grado.

My question: Will upgrading to a nicer Grado stylus (Red or Silver) be a big jump up in sound? Or should I look into something else? Not wanting to spend more than $250 or so right now.
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dougdeacon
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There are also many MM cartridges that will better the performance of a Grado Black. Many also have more advanced stylus profiles. The Black's stylus has the subtlety of a brick, I've seen knitting needles with finer points. ;-)

Check out Raul's endless (11K posts and counting) thread on MM vs. MC for recommendations.
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