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Cartridge recommendations

Just had an unfortunate accident. While putting my Shelter 501 mk 11 cartridge on a new Audiomods arm, one of the electrodes on the cartridge snapped off. Almost impossible to repair.

I've been very happy with that cartridge. Bought it second hand for $500  
off Audiogon seven yrs ago, still going strong. Can't afford a new one, but if anyone has a used one in good condition, I'd buy it. Or are there any comparably good sounding carts people would like to recommend?
houseofhits
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chakster
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@noromance dl103 or 103r for shelter 501 mk2 owner? For those who like refined cartridges the Denon 103 is on the opposite side like the Ortofon SPU.

@houseofhits why not look for decent vintage MM cartridges of the highest caliber in the same $500-700 budget (such as Victor X-1 or X-2, Geace F9 or F14, Stanton 981, Audio-Technica AT-ML150 or higher)? Those MM carts will cream many expensive MC, but for much less money. 
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noromance
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@chakster the OP said he couldn't afford a new one so I figured these would be a good option.
raymonda
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What the heck is an electrode on a cartridge, Do you mean one of the pins? Can you post a picture?
sturgus
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You could take a look at the new Hana line of cartridges. They have been getting some nice press. They have 4 models (HO/LO Elliptical) $450 US(HO/LO Shibata) $650 US. The Elliptical  is in your price range. Worth a look.

Sturgus

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chakster
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@sturgus I wonder what is special about those Hana MC carts under $650? Do you own any or your advice based on other people reviews online? 
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