Looking for secondhand? Smart move, but not for a cartridge, because it's hard to see how worn out the needle is. And what kind of cartidge do you want? MM or MC? If I were you, I'd be looking for something like a Linn LP 12, with a matching arm (Linn Ekos). As for cartridges, check out Ortofon's upmarket MC's, or, if budget is tight, something like a Denon DL 304. If you need an pre-preamp, buy a Rotel RQ 970 (200-250$). Make sure you adjust your turntable-arm-cartridge combination well, and enjoy the listening.....
