• I just got my technics 1210mk2 back from being repaired (hardwired RCA cable was intermittent) and the stylus appears to be damaged in the process.

    I'm not going to complain about it as its the cartridge i received the 1210 with, its an Ortofon Pro S, so a cheap 'DJ' cartridge I've wanted to replace for ages anyway,

    If i set a budget of £500 but would rather spend much less if the returns are diminishing above half of that, what would you buy?

  • Goldring 1042 worth considering.

    Edit: I'd suggest that a good moving magnet cart in the £200-£300 range is about the sweet spot for an SL1210.

    Once into £500+ moving coil carts, better arms / expensive phono stages become part of the equation.

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