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Help with cartridge

With the world turned off, I finally got my Michell Gyrodec SE going. It has some model of a Rega arm, and a cartridge I cannot identify. Not sure how to post photos here?
Due to several cross country moves, the stylus is bent. I do know it is a low output moving coil. I need to either replace the cartridge or fix the stylus if possible. It is tan with a red line going from the head to the slight V down by the stylus.  Any suggestions would help as I feel I have a jigsaw puzzle without the lid right now.

The rest of the system is all tubes including the Wright phono stage, with a step up unit.

safarisound

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safarisound OP
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Thank you everyone for the help. It has been determined to be a 103D.

I am considering having it upgraded by the Needle Doctor, to the sapphire boron with nude micro ridge stylus.
safarisound OP
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Sorry, Needle Clinic (Andy), not Needle Doctor.
safarisound OP
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Thanks team Audiogon!

Yes, I have a SUT from Wright Audio.

Even with the bent cantilever it still played. Did an A/B with Sinatra’s Girl from Impanea on CD and 1960’s era vinyl. Wow! Going back to analog like the return of the prodigal son.
safarisound OP
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Well I got it back from Andy at the Needle Clinic. I am delighted with the results. I also installed a new belt and bearing oil for the Gyrodec. I forgot how superior vinyl is! Thanks to all your suggestions! If I swap cartridges, I think I will try the Hana. I am certain there might be better cartridges, but I do not care to find the headwaters of the Nile. This modded Denon 103D is beautiful.
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