A serial number has been assigned and I'm next in rotation for a build. Decware ZP3

I've been posting tidbits about my recent purchases. I'm going to get back into RtR more, and add some goodies to a vinyl project I been planning for 5-6 years. The digital side at my place need a little tweak but I can hold out for 2 monhts or so. I've been waiting over 4 months now.. 

The two units I'll be using are Thoren TD 124s and 121 (maybe). 9 and 12" SMEs. The 12" will be MM the 9" MC.

I have Shure V15 II or III. and a Ortofon MM. It is old but it is a great cart. My platters are magnetic, BUT I use an isolation platter to quale a lot of the problem. 

The Preamp has a tape option, that's not the issue, the Carts are.. 

I have no real plans to use a SUT. I have a hand made MC cart that has a .45 OP and a Denon 110 with .5 output
Are there any other high output MC carts that people don't have to use a SUT with.. 

The ZP3 is at 49db of gain.. pretty standard, (I'm guessing). Decware recommends a Ortofon Black MM

To me that is an expensive cart.. I have NO problem spending the money thus far. No need for me to cheap out NOW..

1-2K for a cart or a cart system that works on the lines of the recommended Ortofon. MM or MC. 

Ideas? anyone using a ZP3. I'm about 2 months out.. I want to be ready.. Sorta Kinda..

The covid thing and some silly health issues slowed me to halt last year. This is the year of the "Stereo". :-)

Thanks