I have been chasing more weight and scale for awhile. First, I went from belt drive to idler wheel and then to a good direct drive design. Then, I changed tonearms, which improved micro dynamics, but not weight and scale. Next, I experimented with vacuum tubes. Lately, it has been interconnects. Each of the above has made a positive difference. Cartridges have their individual sonic traits too. I am currently listening to an album with a Miyajima Zero which is awesome if you are looking for weight, scale, and presence with mono LP’s.
