Took the vinyl plunge - need advice


I just took the vinyl plunge with an older TT. The arm which came with the table is a SAEC 407/23 (high-ish mass). My pre is a Jadis JP80 with MM phono stage. Over time, I expect to purchase a low-output low-compliance MC cart and may end up with a different arm. To use a low-output MC cart with my pre I will need a step-up transformer or pre-pre (have not decided which philosophy appeals to me more so I will have to read more on the topic - suggestions of reading material are welcome!)

IN THE MEANTIME, I ask for suggestions for a not-too-expensive, respectably good MM cart (which would match the arm) to tide myself over for the next several weeks while I get my MC cart/arm/step-up ducks in a row.

Vinyl listening will mostly be jazz, vocal, and classical with the occasional P-Funk thrown in.

Thanks,
Travis
t_bone

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Hey T bone, Make my funk the P-Funk, I wants to get funked up! I will second the Grado recommendation! I just purchased a used Platinum here on Audiogon. I really love the bass that the Grado cartridges have. Great for when the Mothership comes down. Swing Down sweet chariot stop, an' let me ride!