See there, there is a great reviews about phono cardridge
http://pligg.netc.net/story.php?titl...dridge-reviews

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I'm using an 80s-vintage Harmon Kardon T-45 turntable, which now
has a
same-vintage Grado M+ cartridge. The amp is an NAD 713 receiver,
the
speakers PSB Image b-25's, with a PSB subwoofer next on my list of
additions.

Are there cartridges in the under $150 category that will
significantly
upgrade the sound, or should I just seek out a replacement stylus
for
the M+? The sound now is quite pleasant but a bit muffled seeming,
so
more detail and dynamic range would be desirable, so long as the
overall
"musical" quality isn't compromised. I listen to many kinds of
music--chamber, blues, opera, funk, pop, arty rock. I also can
detect a
bit of hum with the turntable--I don't know whether the cart has
anything to do with that.

I would buy an inexpensive Sumiko and if you find it less than 100%
satisfactory, before changing, build yourself the RIAA stage found in
the book by Rainer zur Linde with the white cover. Even if you do not
read German you should be able to build it from the schematic and PCB
layout or someone can do it for you if staying dumb is your goal. I can
get the exact title, ISBN number and pages if you desire so the library
can get a copy for you.

This phono stage was engineered very specifically for that cartridge
and is designed to mount at the turntable and give a line out. It is an
unbalanced -10 consumo line out but that's OK. With this cartridge and
preamp you have a better system than can be bought for any sum from the
faggy high end dealers.

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