All the feedback is sincerely appreciated, thanks.
To answer some the questions posed:

My receiver is a HK 3485 and is stated as being compatible only with MM-type cartridges

I do live in North America, but in rural Appalachia. I'm 2 hours from Columbus, OH and Pittsburgh, PA. Where could I get a list of dealers in my area?

Side note: The Dual on Ebay went for over $600 - decidedly out of my current price range. Are there other Dual models worth considering?
Finally, doe anyone have any experience with the Goldring GR1.2? It seems from my short research to come highly recommended. Thanks.