Hello Kethoticus,
Do consider getting an Audio Technica AT440MLa (the purple cartridge). I've used it for years. It's a great overall cartridge. It tracks light (1.5 grams) and it's capable of shimmering highs, so much so in fact that some complain that it sounds too CD like. However, some LPs/systems could use some brightening up in my opinion, and it sounds like your speakers may need some.
It won't break the bank either. I've seen them for sale at anywhere from $119 to $173, so do shop around.
Do consider getting an Audio Technica AT440MLa (the purple cartridge). I've used it for years. It's a great overall cartridge. It tracks light (1.5 grams) and it's capable of shimmering highs, so much so in fact that some complain that it sounds too CD like. However, some LPs/systems could use some brightening up in my opinion, and it sounds like your speakers may need some.
It won't break the bank either. I've seen them for sale at anywhere from $119 to $173, so do shop around.