Audio Technica AT150MLX, over-achieving MM: $249-259 (J&R, LPGear)
Audio Technica ATOC9 II, LOMC: $299
Denon DL-301 II, LOMC: $299
Ortofon 2M Blue, very HO (7mV) MM: $199
Benz Micro MC20E2, moving coil cart available in low, medium, or high output: $199-250
Goldring high output moving magnet model 1022, $279.95 or Goldring 1042, $334.95 at KAB USA.
I have the AT150MLX and love it. Great tracking and detail, but with a musically cohesive whole. Replaceable stylus at $179.95. Goldring and Ortofon stylii replaceable too.
Audio Technica ATOC9 II, LOMC: $299
Denon DL-301 II, LOMC: $299
Ortofon 2M Blue, very HO (7mV) MM: $199
Benz Micro MC20E2, moving coil cart available in low, medium, or high output: $199-250
Goldring high output moving magnet model 1022, $279.95 or Goldring 1042, $334.95 at KAB USA.
I have the AT150MLX and love it. Great tracking and detail, but with a musically cohesive whole. Replaceable stylus at $179.95. Goldring and Ortofon stylii replaceable too.