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Cartridge help with Rega Planar 3

I have just purchased a used Planar 3 with the RB300 arm. I need to get a cartridge for it and I am considering the budget Rega (Bias-$125) or a Sumiko Blue Point. Any advice is appreciated as well as other cartridges under $150. I don't have experience installing and setting up but it doesn't appear to be to complicated. The rest of my system is a C-J PV10a preamp, Hafler 9500 power amp and Spica TC-60 speakers. Most of my old records are 70's classic rock although I am now into a wide variety, especially enjoying female vocalists like Krall, Cowboy Junkies etc. Thanks for the help.
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The Grados' Black/Green/Red all sell for under $100.00 and are great rock & roller carts for Rega. At ~$225 is the Denon-103, another well documented Rocker. You need at least a Shure Guage ~$20. and a protractor(hopefully you got one with table). Set-up on The P3/RB300 is quite simple and straight forward. The Rega/Grado hum is well documented and for most people is not a problem. For more info go to http://www.AudioAsylum.com/index.html. Check the FAQ section, plenty of turntable set-up info. See you there
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