I would be very happy with an MM cartridge given all my considerations, and I appreciate the Ortofon 2M and all the other recommendations. I switched to the Project Tube Box when I got the Denon 110 which has an output of 1.6mv. With that cartridge it seemed that the output from the Rogue Cronus phonostage did not work the best, and I have seen an improvement with the Tube Box SE-II.
Cartridge recommendations
I am interested in upgrading the cartridge in my current basement system:
it includes a Rogue Audio Cronus integrated, Project Tube Box Se-II phono stage, a Project Debut turntable, a Denon 110 cartridge, and Dynaudio Focus 220 speakers. I am looking to upgrade the system primarily by changing the cartridge. I am looking for a bit warmer sound, and would consider a Grado, but I have some concerns about hum with the system. Any recommendations for a cartridge that would be $300 or less?
it includes a Rogue Audio Cronus integrated, Project Tube Box Se-II phono stage, a Project Debut turntable, a Denon 110 cartridge, and Dynaudio Focus 220 speakers. I am looking to upgrade the system primarily by changing the cartridge. I am looking for a bit warmer sound, and would consider a Grado, but I have some concerns about hum with the system. Any recommendations for a cartridge that would be $300 or less?