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Finally took the plunge and bought the Soundsmith Aida. Never thought I'd like anything as well as MC but I was wrong. The Aida is a fantastic cartridge that truly performs above its price range. Been using Ortofon Rondos Red and Bronze and was about to switch to Cadenza Black but was a bit short of funds. Aida isn't cheap but less than the Cadenza Black and after reading Fremers review I gave it a shot. Very detailed with great low end and midrange. Can be a bit on the bright side on some records but still in breakin so that may even out. Fortunately my new TT has adjustable VTA on the fly which can tame high frequencies.