Cartridge for PL-12D?

[h3ll0]

What is a good cartridge for a pioneer pl-12d under $100?

I was thinking of getting a grado black is this a good match?

My equipment is
Pioneer PL-12D turntable
Sansui AU 317 amp
Paradigm 5SE Mk III or EPI M50 speakers

 

[bhundu]

The AT-95e (eliptical) has always been a popular budget cart for medium mass arms. There are stylus upgrade options too.

 

[wingedrider]

I have a Pioneer PL-12D, I have a few cartridges including the Audio Technica AT95E but I very much prefer the shure M97xE on that turntable. I use it with an Otrofon HS-4 head shell and the Vertical Tracking Angle is very close to perfect with the stock platter mat or my 2mm cork mat. That is important because the Pioneer 12D has no VTA adjustment.

 

[stereofisher]

Find an old Shure M44 or M55 cart body and buy a JICO N55 stylus for it. Used his cart when I had a PL 12D. Nice combo!