Yamaha PX-2 Cartridge


I've coveted on of these since seeing one in a HiFi shop as a kid, and I just found one here on A'gon. I was tempted to toss a Shure V15 type IV on it (new stylus), but what other suggestions could I get for a nice matching cartridge?
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I wanted to try a MC cartridge on this table. The 304 is a low output MC cartridge that seems to mate well with the arm. It has higher compliance than the DL 103, which is why I chose it. I think it is a solid performer. It is very detailed and has good bass response. It tracks very well at about 1.2 - 1.4 grams (from memory). Mounting and alignment are straightforward, unlike pivoted arms.

One problem with the table is that it doesn't allow you to move and drop the arm without the platter turning, so you have to rely on the arm calibration for tracking force. I haven't been able to use a stylus force gauge with this table.