What kind of sound do you prefer? Cartridges are like speakers in that they have very real differences in sound signatures, from romantic to analytical. From Koetsu to Ortofon - a huge palette to choose from.
Your current cartridge is whispering upgrade....why?
I had a Blackbird lo and I didn’t like it over the long haul. Sounded impressive at first but then was overall too sibilant for my tastes.
Moving up the Sumiko line to the Palo Santos Presentation was a completely different experience. I really love it.
I think reading Fremer’s reviews of your current cartridge and others is a good way to get you calibrated. I bought the Palo Santos after reading his review.
The most neutral cartridge I've ever owned is a Dynavector D17v3. Still have it.
Tom
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Main System:
Amati Futura Mains
Amati Homage VOX Center,
Proac Response 1sc Rears,
Three MC2301's for L,C,R
MC 602 for the rears
C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80
Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic
Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation
SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC
MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material.
Lake House:
Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3
OnDeck:
McIntosh MAC 4300v
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