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šŸ“Š Best Turntable Cartridges By Price - TTL Levels

This guide features moving magnet cartridges $500 and under. These are not DJ models.

↳ Best Budget Cartridge Under $40

↳ Staple Entry-Level Cartridge at $70

↳ Upgradeable Entry level HiFi Cartridge at $80

↳ Best-selling + Most Popular HiFi Cartridge at $100

↳ Top Value Nude Diamond Stylus at $120

↳ Entry-Level Japanese Cartridge at $150

↳ High-End Audio + Easy Installation at $179

↳ Nude Diamond Stylus, Easy Installation at $300 Range

↳ Well-Reviewed Japan-made Cartridge, $300 Range

šŸ‘‰ A tight-specced elliptical stylus and upgraded cantilever deliver great dynamics and wide frequency range. Sumiko's revamped Oyster series has been one of the best reviewed cartridge lines since its introduction in 2020.

↳ Nude Diamond Japanese Cartridge at $350

↳ Japanese Moving Coil Design under $500