lush cartridge under $1500 used(?)


Can someone recommend a lush (rich sounding) cartridge OTHER THAN KOETSU to mate with a rega RB 300 tonearm? (I'm actually looking to upgrade the tonearm to an SME).  My table is an ancient SOTA star (version) 3 purchased in late 80's.  thanks.   
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Showing 1 response by roberjerman

I recommend a Coral 777. Same mc cartridge imported by Jim Bongiorno in the late 70's. Sold as the GAS Sleeping Beauty. Available with 3 stylus profiles: spherical, super elliptical and shibata. Prices then were: $180, $200 and $240. I bought the super elliptical and used it for many years (along with a Verion Cotter P SUT) - until the suspension failed! Superb sound quality! Lately I've bought another one (used) and plan to use it on my Linn Sondek/Grace 707. There are two more for sale now on EBAY.