Ross - Based on your integrated amp's phono input being MM only, (unless you're planning to get a separate phono preamp), then if you've really got your heart set on a moving coil cartridge, then you're basically limited to a high-output moving coil.
As far as your budget, you'd be pretty hard pressed to find any HOMC's that cost as much as $1,500, particularly in the used market.
That said, there are plenty of options available - you might start looking at offerings from Dynavector, Sumiko, etc. Perhaps you could poke around at the different brands available that offer HOMC's (needledoctor is a good source), and take a look through the reviews there and narrow it down to a few that look interesting to you and then come back for some further suggestions?
Also, your choice of tonearm may also factor into the decision so keep that in mind as well.
Take care
Greg
As far as your budget, you'd be pretty hard pressed to find any HOMC's that cost as much as $1,500, particularly in the used market.
That said, there are plenty of options available - you might start looking at offerings from Dynavector, Sumiko, etc. Perhaps you could poke around at the different brands available that offer HOMC's (needledoctor is a good source), and take a look through the reviews there and narrow it down to a few that look interesting to you and then come back for some further suggestions?
Also, your choice of tonearm may also factor into the decision so keep that in mind as well.
Take care
Greg
