Which Cartrudge For My Upcoming Technics 1200 GR 2 Turnable - Looking at Ortofon 2m Black

The sound I am looking for is *not a audiophile high resolving sound. Instead, I am looking for a energetic sound with power. I do want good audio quality though. 

With a Luxman amp and Focal speakers, you WILL get audiophile, highly resolving sound. Everything you add will pretty much be the weakest link. It's like saying you have a Ferrari but you don't want to go fast. 

Poor recordings will sound unbearable. 

The good news is, if you eliminate vibration, and get a decent cartridge, you will be fine. Anything above the very basic level, ~$1000>  e.g. not junk motor, plinth and arm are capable of good delivery. I assume your phono preamp is in the Luxman amp.

I doubt you will hear much of the difference, either cart will be fine. 

@tomic601 I have no idea what you are talking about.

@bill in short I agree with your assessment of the Black and also agree in large measure brightness could be attributed to setup. Carry on

@tomic601 thank you for the information..

A high output MC defeats the purpose… but that horse has been shot before….

I never heard of this. Can you please explain it?

@dman777 TMR Audio and Music Direct have return policy but you should 1) read it to understand it and 2) talk to them. MD has larger cartridge selection. They also sell Luxman and will know what works with it.