Great input, description and analysis from the pevious two, agree entirely, for what that's worth. If you find the Shure already lean, then definitely look at the Grados. In your budget range is also an NOS cartridge which appears quite often at your price, the ADC XLM MKII, which would actually be up in Grado Platinum territory in terms of ultimate sound quality, big, bold, detailed and warm all at the same time. Check ebay, and good luck.
Shure V15Vmr or Ortofon OM20 Super?
I need a fresh cartridge for my backup table. I can purchase a new stylus for my older Shure V15Vmr (note, this is not the more recent V15Vxmr), or a new Ortofon OM20super. I enjoy the sound of the Shure very much but find it a tad lean at times. Budget is around $120.00. Thanks for any input and happy holidays.
Marty
Marty