Late to the party...

I have come to the conclusion that the 103 with wood body mod and Soundsmith retip is one of the best values going. I heard one on a Rossner and Sohn KLM15 table...glorious. The mod can be done by oneself, many tutorials on youtube.

Glad you're enjoying your 110 though nobody. A cart is a tough proposition for someone like you. You listen to tons of vinyl so you deserve the best, but of course you burn through them crazy fast, so cost must be considered.

Frankly I think you should consider the Shure with JICO stylus. If the sound is to your liking, for about $150 you can grab a new stylus every year or so without exceeding your budget.