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Best Cart for AT-LP120?

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D00MSKU11

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Beginner at vinyl here, bought my first turntable about 2 months ago which was the AT LP120 USB, I'm very happy with the turntable and produces a nice sound with the included AT95e cart, I was going to make the stupid choice of buying a Crosley Cruiser, but in about a week of research I had discovered a lot more about turntables, My dad had a Denon PMA-250II Amplifier which was good, I launched it up once it was configured, and the sound came out of the right channel. But never mind that bullshit, what is the best cart for this turntable in the £50-£150 price range? I have been looking at the Ortofon 2M Red and the Ortofon Concorde Pro S, any other suggestions?

TL;DR : Whats the best cartridge for the AT LP120 in the £50 - £150 price range?
 
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That AT95e has some very nice upgrade styli available. LP Gear has them ranging in price between $45 and $130. I can vouch for the AT95se. REALLY improves that cart (which isn't bad to begin with).
 
The stock AT95E is a very good cartridge. Just replace the stylus with one of the upgrade styli when the stylus you have wears out. Until then, save your money.

Those Ortofons won't be an upgrade. The 2M Red will be more of a "side step". The Concorde will be a downgrade for home listening because it is a cart made for DJing.

Keep in mind that as you get into better styli, you will notice the effects of dirty records more easily. Start wet cleaning your records now, rather than later.
 
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