You highlight " introduce more dynamic sound, detail" ...I would strongly suggest auditioning a Funk Firm Achromat if your TT has the VTA height adjustment to accomodate its 5mm thickness. I recently put one on my platter and realised I could have spent the rest of my life swapping out components, cables, cartridges in a futile search for those qualities and all I would have achieved is better and better amplification of the resonances trapped in the vinyl itself. I was astounded at the difference it made. Cork, Rubber and felt are insulators that keep the energy created by the stylus trapped inside the vinyl. The Achromat absorbs and dissipates it. And it works.
Analog Upgrade - Where to start?
I am looking to upgrade my LP playback system. My current system is a mixed bag of new and old: SME 20/2 turntable (from about 2005), Kuzma 4 point nine Tonearm and the SME Series V Tonearm, Dynavector MC DRT XV-1s (retipped by Soundsmith), PS Audio Stellar phono pre. I am looking to introduce more dynamic sound, detail (without edge) and musicality. The rest of my system supports this end. Any suggestions on where might be the best place to start the upgrade?