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Cartridge for my Linn Sondek LP12?

My Linn K9 cartridge has bit the dust, and I am taking this chance to try something else. The Grado Prestige Silver/Gold has been suggested. My budget is under $300 and I do not own nor plan on buying a step-up transformer soon. Reasonably high output and tracking, along with a warm but detailed sound is paramount. The arm is the Linn Akito. My album collection is classical/jazz/classic rock/folk/...you get the idea.

Your suggestions are truly appreciated. My tastes are eclectic; mostly jazz, classical, classic rock, and whatever is worthy.
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seandtaylor99
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I used to run a Linn K9 on my Rega p3 and enjoyed it very much. I now use a GOldring 1042 and it is slightly better than the K9 in all aspects. Linn's Asak is a slightly modified 1022.

The 1042 is a terrible rip-off in the US, but if you buy direct from the UK (from Mantra Audio) then it is quite competitively priced, at around $250 including shipping. They will also take your old K9 as a trade in for a discount.

I can't say it's the best out there, but it is well reviewed, and sounds quite good to my ears.
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