Technics SL-1800 abd Ortofon VM 30 MkII advice?

[theeman]

hi all, just wondered if anyone had any experience or recommendations for how to get the best sound from either of these? someone kindly passed on a Technics SL-1800 and 2 Ortofon VMS 30 MkII cartridges with headshells.

what stylus would be a suitable replacement please, given that the vms 30 appears to be discontinued? and what common issues or improvements should be made to the sl-1800?

thanks as always for any advice!