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Looking for cartridge for VPI traveler

Prefer to keep cost lower than $300. Found the cartridges below in that price range but have no idea if they're good match for tonearm on the traveler. Read somewhere I should be looking for a low compliance, higher damping cartridge for the Traveler tonearm.  

*Ortofon 2m Blue
*Soundsmith Otello
*AT VM540ML
*AT AT440mlb

Are any of the cartridges above a good match? Looking for a clean sound leaning towards warm. 

benfica1
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stevecham
3,340 posts
 
I highly, highly recommend a Nagaoka MP150.

https://www.lpgear.com/product/NAGAOKAMP150.html

If too pricey then the MP110

https://www.lpgear.com/product/NAGAOKAMP110.html

I own and enjoy both! 
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noromance
9,763 posts
 
+1 Nagaoka.
If you like more detail and air, you may prefer the 540ML although the 740 is worth the extra $50 for a metal body.

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robelvick
619 posts
 
I've owned the Traveler and have used the 2M Red, Blue, Bronze, and Black with it.  Can't go wrong with any of those, but try for the Bronze or Black if your budget allows.
donvito
400 posts
 
Why do you want a low compliance cartridge? VPI sold that table with a Grado Gold which is not a low compliance cartridge!
Here is a review!
https://www.stereophile.com/content/vpi-industries-traveler-turntable
benfica1 OP
33 posts
 
Thanks for your responses. Based on the above responses and having Klipsch Heresy III speakers, Nagaoka may be the way to go to bring a warmer full body sound for rock music? Does the Nagaoka have good bass and dynamics?

@donvito - just want to make sure I don't buy a cartridge that doesn't go with my tonearm but based on your comment, medium to high compliance is fine.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Nagaoka has superb bass and dynamics.  Check out these reviews.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhSFP0PJCE4

and 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U5ANqGccmk


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