Cartridge recommendations

[markof]

Am in the process of bringing my 27 year old Dual 505-2 turntable back into use.

Any recommendations regarding a suitable modern-day cartridge to get the most out of this turntable?

Mark.

[sdiesel77]

Am in the process of bringing my 27 year old Dual 505-2 turntable back into use.

Any recommendations regarding a suitable modern-day cartridge to get the most out of this turntable?

Mark.

Hey Mark,

It'll depend on your budget :D

But I've tried the Grado Prestige Green that was quite good and now I have the Shure MX97E that I really like ! It's giving me a more "punchy" sound than the Grado.

[markof]

Am in the process of bringing my 27 year old Dual 505-2 turntable back into use.

Any recommendations regarding a suitable modern-day cartridge to get the most out of this turntable?

Mark.

Hey Mark,

It'll depend on your budget :D

But I've tried the Grado Prestige Green that was quite good and now I have the Shure MX97E that I really like ! It's giving me a more "punchy" sound than the Grado.

Thanks for the good advice.
Unfortunately, I have also found that the pitch adjustment belt is broken (perished) and the drive belt is also suspect. It will probably cost me about €150 to put everything right and I may be better putting it against something else - decisions, decisions.

Any opinions on the Pro-ject debut Carbon or similar in that range?
Mark.