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Cartridge for Thorens TD-160

I just bought a solid looking TD-160, my first foray in vinyl in about twenty years. It's all stock, including the arm. Anyone have any suggestions for good, reasonably priced cartridge? $2-400 range? Anyone ever use a Sumiko Blue Point Special on one of these things? Shure carts seems popular too. Thanks
grimace
pbb
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Denon DL 103R
jaybo
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audio technica 150, garrott bros k2 or k3, grado prestige gold, sumiko blue point 2
tvad
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I have a Shure V15 Type III with original box I'd be willing to part with. They were often used with Thorens tables. It will require a new stylus. The $100 JICO replacement stylus is supposed to be the best for this cartridge. Other replacement styli are available for less than $30.

Contact me if you're interested in the cartridge.
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viridian
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You got your 160! Congrats! I hope that you really enjoy it. I like high compliance MM cartidges in this arm, AT440MLa and 150MLX, the new Ortofons, and of course, the Shures. Tvad is offering you a great match to this table and you should consider taking him up on it - I certainly would. If you seek a new Shure, it's pretty much limited to the M97xE. Best of luck and welcome back.
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