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Cartridge Recommendations

Recently broke my Clearaudio Virtuoso and looking for a replacement. Instead of spending 575 for a replacement I am considering a different cart. My modest system:

VPI HW-19jr w/upgraded platter
Jelco 750 arm
PS Audio gcph

Currently using a Denon DL-110 as my backup. Was thinking maybe trying the Denon 304 or Denon 103R or and upgrading it but not sure if I need a step up transformer? Should I stick to a MM maybe the Ortofon 2M black?
nhs

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rsimms
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I just got a Denon DL-S1 this week and am blown away by the cartridge. I have been lusting after one of the Lyra cartridges but no more. This Denon easily blows out the AT OC9ii cartridges that I have had. My OC9 easily bested the Denon 103r. The Denon DL-S1 has a low output, but your phono preamp has 60 db of gain which is supposed to be good enough. If you can run it with differential gain, your phono preamp has 66 db of gain which should easily be enough.

Bob

PS I am running my Denon with tubes that might color my recomendation.
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