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MC Cartridges Under $1,000

Looking for recommendations for a moving coil cartridge under $1,000 (though in all honesty I'd rather be around $5-600). I have an VPI Scout Jr. turntable with the JMW-9 tonearm into an IFI iPhone Micro phono amp into a Simaudio Moon 600i amp and Kharma Ceramic Reference 3.2 speakers. I listen to pretty much everything except country and speed metal. Thoughts about retipped carts would be appreciated as well: worth it or to be avoided.

Thank you in advance for your input which will help improve my output.
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zd542
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I have a regular Scout with a DV 20X2 low output version. I'm very happy with it and would definitely buy it again. If you look around, you may be able to get a better price than full list. There's a lot of DV dealers, and some of them will compete to make a sale.
chayro
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You need to check that it's compatible with the VPI arm, but I think the Goldring Eroica is very nice for the money. Comes in lo and hi output versions. On another note, I think your system merits a little better cartridge if you can swing it. Maybe a Lyra Dorian. You will hear the difference.
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pbnaudio
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Ortofon Quintet Black would be my recommendation at this price level

Good Listening

Peter
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