Chilli, all you have to do is stick a Lyra Atlas in that 4 Point 9 and you will be there. The less expensive approach to very high dynamics is getting a Clearaudio Charisma. It is the most dynamic cartridge I have ever heard and also the quietest. I would like to make a comments on Soundsmith cartridges as their design makes a lot of sense, so much so that I finally bought one but, until I get a turntable it will have to stay in it's box. The Turntable is slated for delivery in mid August.
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?