At least for LPs purchased in Romania before '89, the Audio-Technica AT-VMN95 E is the most suitable choice. Even for the Indian light music records that once existed in the socialist market. For the Western ones nowadays, too expensive for my taste, maybe a shibata is necessary. The advantage of the AT-VM95 cartridge is that upgrading or downgrading can be done without risking the headshell; you simply replace the needle without disassembling the cartridge. I was impressed with how Soundcreation delivered the product I ordered to the courier and the promptness with which the order was handed over to the courier. The easybox option is very convenient and works flawlessly.