If the budget is up to $2500 then you can probably buy at least two superb cartridges like Grace Level II (or F-14) with the best possible stylus/cantilever combo like original Ruby/Elliptical or Boron/MicroRidge. Another favorite is Stanton SC-100 WOS signature with Sapphire Coated cantilever and Stereohedron II stylus. They are all high compliance MM, simply amazing.
Again: with your budget you can buy 2-3 different MM chosing from the very best. Audio-Technica AT-ML180 OFC or OCC must be in this list too (imo).
With any of them you will be blown away by its quality. And having at least two for the price of one (within your budget) is safe
Again: with your budget you can buy 2-3 different MM chosing from the very best. Audio-Technica AT-ML180 OFC or OCC must be in this list too (imo).
With any of them you will be blown away by its quality. And having at least two for the price of one (within your budget) is safe