I'm a big fan of Kotesu. I have a handful and love them all. I'd also suggest a phono stage (and or SUT) upgrade can get you what you want without giving up the warmth and musicality of Koetsu. Koetsus love a good SUT and there are a number of choices that will elevate your experience here! I've had great results with Bob's devices Sky, EAR MC-3 (newer model is MC-4), Quadratic MC-1, and Koetus's own SUT on Koetsus.
I'm still trying to get a handle on Ortofons: The Kontrapunt "c" and its successor Cadenza Bronze are a HIT for me. The Jubilee MC (predecessor to Cadenza Black) was a MISS for me. The Windfeld MC was both a HIT and a MISS (mixed feelings on that one). The A90 is definitely a HIT. The new Verismo looks amazing, I want to hear it.
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