@elliottbnewcombjr I do have an AT33PTG/II in my line up and think it’s a terrific cartridge, Audio Technica gives you a lot for the money especially looking at the specs! This model was only available in Japan and Europe, but it sold so well that it became available here.
In my system, this cartridge is very nicely balanced with enough snap and detail to keep me interested and enough tone to make it musical sounding. It tracks well with very little surface noise and I did not have to tinker much to get it to sound really good. Not the best cartridge I have but it gives me enough of everything and would be excellent for every day listening. I think you made a wise choice, let us know how you like it.
In my system, this cartridge is very nicely balanced with enough snap and detail to keep me interested and enough tone to make it musical sounding. It tracks well with very little surface noise and I did not have to tinker much to get it to sound really good. Not the best cartridge I have but it gives me enough of everything and would be excellent for every day listening. I think you made a wise choice, let us know how you like it.