There are still some high quality high output moving coil cartridges available. They can be used with a MM input. The current geneeation ones have resolved the limitations of previous designs.As Andre Garcia said, is Moving Iron (MI), the functional equivalent of Moving Magnet(MM). And as your Marantz is not capable of taking a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge without an additional step up device you are spared the need to decide.
Your particular Marantz, like the vast majority (yes there are exceptions) of '70's products, never gave thought to MC cartridges.
Many would be happy to use your Stanton cartridge, with a good stylus- that's a whole 'nother discussion for which others should be able to offer suggestions.
To fill out what your system entails, what loudspeakers are you currently using?
You can build this one https://www.audiokarma.org/forums/i...igh-end-phono-stage-no-expense-spared.371889/
So was I until a few weeks ago when I bought a used Schiit Mani for my work system. When it arrived, I plugged it into my 2250B to make sure it worked OK. It sounded so much better that I haven’t wanted to take it out. The noise floor is a little higher than the built-in, but it sounds better overall. I’m now on the hunt for a more permanent pre for this system.
Check out the Emotiva, it sounds great in my system. If you would like a listen, let me know.
Thank you Mister Pig in pointing out that I was remiss in suggesting that there are a handful of high output MC's such as the Denon DL-110 and the Hana offerings.
Thank you. That looks like a good option, and definitely in budget.
