Appreciate all of the feedback.
Current cartridge is a Sumiko - Blue Point Special EVO III (speakers are Martin Logan Ethos with audioquest interconnects all around and a Adcom GFA-555 amp (from 1995).
The issue is my cartridge was damaged over Christmas (I guess someone knocked into my tt and it bent/broke the stylus (it was parallel to the floor when I went to play a record and saw it was damaged...uggh).
Was looking for a nice replacement cartridge and have no idea what was a good match for my system in terms of an upgrade. The Bluepoint is very nice but if I move up to a Blackbird would it be worth it? I guess I'm limited by my pre/amp (and maybe the pro-ject 9.2?).
I'd like to get into tube since I have the room where it would all be placed but it is a bit daunting to choose since there are so many opinions. I mostly listen to classic rock/acoustic/alternative.
One thing at a time though...I need a new cartridge and don't mind spending upwards of 1K on one if it will really improve things. Of course, I could always get something in that range and then work on the pre/amp as next steps. Any suggestions on a matched cartridge is welcome.
I will say, this is a blast to have as a hobby.
Once again, appreciate all of the help.
