What cartridge on a vintage Garrard 4HF? w/ heavy arm

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I just like that old funky stuff. I have a line on a Garrard 4HF turntable (grease bearing, same as early 301) with a big Garrard tonearm. It has the idler drive like my 301 (underneath it is similar). Maybe some of you can picture it. It's actually a very precise tonearm with ballbearings on both axes-- it's just HEAVY. I can set the VTF down below 2 grams but wouldn't I need a very low compliance cartridge? I have access to a lot of NOS cartridges through a local dealer.
Obviously, if I'm considering such a TT, I am budget-minded ;D
Somehow, the combination of old and new interests me, aesthetically.
Thanks for any input,
Pete

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Topic - What cartridge on a vintage Garrard 4HF? w/ heavy arm - PeterI 13:42:08 04/18/07 (5)

Re: grease bearing? - ffrr 02:38:51 04/19/07 (2)

Ronette... - Munkie_NL 04:59:12 04/19/07 (1)

Re: Ronette... - ffrr 00:06:22 04/20/07 (0)

Re: What cartridge on a vintage Garrard 4HF? w/ heavy arm - bornin50s 15:18:39 04/18/07 (1)

Thanks for suggestions... - PeterI 16:41:24 04/18/07 (0)

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