I have a Denon DP-300F turntable, and need a recommendation for upgrading the cartridge.

I've done some research, and I've come up with the Audio Technica AT120E/T as a candidate. I'm not an audiophile, but I know that I'm not fond of "brightness". I'd rather have a mellower sound, but I want all that detail I've read about, on a budget, of course (hopefully, less than $150).

I'm concerned about the AT440MLa because it's been described as giving a bright sound, and hard to listen to after a while.

I also considered the Shure M97xE. Frankly, I've done so much reading tonight, that I don't recall why I eliminated it. But, there was something about it that I didn't like.

Is this the best choice for me, or are there others that I should consider?

I've upgraded my old sound system (20-yr old Sanyo rack system), so I suspect that anything I do will be much improved over what I'm used to.

Thank you for your help.