"S888Wheel" wrote in message
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A friend of mine just lost the stylus out of his cartridge. he wanted me
to
recomend a replacement cartridge. I haven't paid much attention to
cartridges
in his price range. He is considering the Shure V 15. Are there any
competative
alternatives in this price range?

I'd get the most expensive Grado I could afford. Alternatively, for a
moving coil, I'd consider the Audio Technica OC-9. It used to sell for
$400, but most places are now selling it for $200.