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Looking for recs for my first foray into MC cartridges...

I am hoping to keep my budget around $500.
Existing system includes:
-Garrard 301 turntable 
-Thomas Schick 12" tonearm
-Jolida JD 9 II tube phono stage
-Supratek Chenin Line stage tube preamp
-Cary 200.2 solid state power amp
-KEF r700 loudspeakers
-REL r900 subwoofer


jaredvancamp78

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jperry
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At your price range I would look for a lightly used Shelter 501 or 501 II. Very nice sounding cartridge with reasonable output. A great value lightly used or with a SoundSmith retip.

The Garrard 301 with Schick is a nice combination.
jperry
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Chakster, I am sure the Allnic Puritas ($4,950), Miyajima Shilabi ($2,800) or Kansui  ($3,600) are all great cartridges, but the OP said his budget was $500.

Any other thoughts?
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