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Phono Cartridge for Sony PS-8750

I'm in the market for a phono cartridge for a Sony PS-8750 turntable. Preamp is a Threshold NS-10 and I have the matching Threshold M1 Active Impedance Matching Module for moving coil if needed.
Looking for something under $800. I also have a Yamaha PX-3 (purchased new)in the system with an Audio Technica AT160ML on it.
Musical tastes primarily include smooth jazz and classical.
Any opinions appreciated. What about the Denon DL-S1? Happy Holidays!
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schubert
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Denon DL-110 sounds great on that table with that music.
No need to spnd more,unless you just want to lose excess cash.
schubert
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My pleasure, jed .
schubert
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A Nagoka at that price is very good , I think LP Gear is selling
them but they have no US distributor at present . Nagoka MP-110 is very good on Classical and at 120$ is a real bargain . Next step up is Goldring 2100 at 230$ which will unravel a symphony bit better than the Nagoka MP-110 but sounds similar, not surprising since Nagoka makes them .Both have a full robust sound pretty much across their range.
If they have a speaker that could use a bit of mid-range emphasis a Grado Red or Blue is good as well.

IMO , the various cheaper AT and Ortofons are a bit bright for classical .
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