Best performing cartridge under $500.00?

I have a Goldring G99 turntable with SME 3009 arm. Would like the best performing cartridge for the money under $500.00.

Richard

rich12102-28-2004 5:16pm

patrickamory Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 193 posts 03-05-2004 at 12:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Denon 103R Haven't heard the Grado Sonata, but it definitely blows away the Shure. Only catch is you have to buy a step-up transformer with the Denon. But it won't be a problem since the Denon is well under $500.