MM Cartridge recommendation

The Link is to a pairing for a MM Cart’ that I have a past usage of a Cart’ as a P77 Model.

I have owned other MM Cart’s made in Japan for UK Companies and from Companies from Japan offered products.

The P77 even though needing a new stylus is retained for other times, probably to be for my wife’s to be Vinyl Source System.

My Math is suggesting for the most expensive option for the Cart’ with Stylus @ approx’ $320 there is approx’ 1000 hours of music at $00.32c per hour. Add another Jico SAS/B down the road and the hourly usage will drop to less that .30c.

Even better news is a replacement styli with an Aluminium Cantilever is able to be purchased for close to $50.00 @ 00.05c per hour of usage.    

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/177264747441?itmmeta=01K1ND6PP8G6DBX3AHSGN2AVVW&hash=item2945cd63b1:g:4VkAAOSwSXhnq-Zx

https://www.jico-stylus.com/product/stylus-1-sas-b/

https://korfaudio.com/blog56

The following is a Quote I found posted on line a from a few year ago.

The Paratrace Stylus shares near identical for to the FGS and Replicant 100 Stylus Forms, these are revered as a Stylus Shape.

__________________________________________________________________ Quote:
Thank you for your email. Our latest prices for the A&R assemblies are:
E77 .... GBP£65.00
P77 .... GBP£87.00 (fitted with Extended Contact profile diamond:
P77 .... GBP£105.00 (fitted with low mass Paratrace profile diamond)
The Paratrace profile will give you improved analysis and trackability.
Prices are inclusive of VAT, please add £10.00 for insured shipping.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks from confirmation of order
Payment: by credit card, please telephone with card details

Kind regards
Expert Stylus & Cartridge Co
Telephone No: +44(0)1372 276604

Paul Hodgson 

So I have a micro bl-91 with a acos lustre gst 801 tonearm. I Nate it with an ortofin black cart with an ear 834 tube phono pre. It sounds really great.  It’s a great mm cart for the money. Punches hard and fast. 

Thanks everyone for the much needed advice. @oldaudiophile and @imnop I will try to research out the mofi cartridge further as it seems like an excellent possibility as well. Having no experience with the vintage Micro Seiki, I am finding it challenging to figure out what the best synergy between the turntable, tone arm, and preamp would be.  I guess that is part of the journey I am on and looking forward to figuring out.  @mickeyb the bl-91 is a beautiful table. 
thanks again for the suggestions.  

Can't go wrong with this Audio Technica VM750xSH

The DD-5 is a design launched into the Market 50 Years ago, from the era when TT's were going in new directions, the Belt Drive was to dominate shortly after the era.

Think of it as a very very early Tech' that migrated to Tech Das.

It is also believed by some to be a version of the Tannoy-Micro produced in thr same era.

There is plenty of enjoyment to be had, and learning to be attained.

I recommend to be inquisitive and to be willing investigate variations on methods for mounting/supporting the TT, a discovery made through making changes can be very very satisfying and wanted to be kept in use.

Also a 50 Year Old Platter Spindle Bearing - Unknown History - Benefits can be found from learning what to do for the servicing of this part.