Does your phono stage come with any kind of parameters like minimum input voltage? There should be some kind of favorite cart depending on price point and general and presentation. What did you and dislike about the Ortofon , that company alone offers staggering number cartridges to choose. My MMF-5 came with Goldring which was well suited to the table as might imagine. The Goldrings are made by a Japanese concern, You'll have to find them in these forums Nagoaka or something like hat please I mean no harm just trying to help. It is very musical.
Best cartridge match for my Phono Preamp
I have a Musical Surroundings Phonomena II+ and would like to know if anyone has suggestions on a great cartridge that matches well with the preamp. My turntable is a Music Hall MMF 5.1 with a Magic 3 cartridge (Ortofon). I also have a Grado Prestige Green, but I've not switched out this cartridge yet.