Which MM cartridge?

On a previous turntable (Rega P3 with RB300) I went from a Dynavector 10x4Mk2 to a Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood to a Dynavector 20xH. My order of preference was 20xH>10x4Mk2>Virtuoso. Of course these things are subjective but I found something about the Virtuoso un-natural sounding and ultimately disappointing, especially for the price. The less expensive Dynavector cartridges were far superior in my opinion. In fact, I'd say that the 20xH is among the finest cartridges I've heard for less than $1500. IMO a "special" product that performs well above what its price range...

As an owner of an MP-50, I will second the Nagoaka suggestion. I haven't actually heard the 500, but it is speculated to be the same cartridge as the 50.

Mine is sounding great on a Well Tempered Reference feeding a Ray Sammuels Audio Nighthawk.

I recently picked up a used Grado Reference Sonata 1 and I like it better than any other MM cart I've heard, including the Ortofon 2Ms. Great value if you can find a good one used.

Clearaudio Maestro is very worthy.

Dear Gopher: Agree, the MP-50 is really good:

http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=NAGAOKAMP050&Category_Code=NAGAOKACART

as the Clearaudio Maestro that Triode point out but both are higher in price than the Ortofon's.

Anyway, I think that now Jgiacalo has very good alternatives to pull the triger.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.