Best Cartridge cost no object

Interesting I have had a number of cartridges starting with Lyra Clavis (still have), but chaned to Benz Reference which I like. Hoever, for classical music nothing can beat the Grado Reference ($1200 issue) for warmth and great sound. Keep coming back to it.

Clearaudio Insider Reference Wood.

I agree with Tgd, get something like a Audio-technica OC-9 and just relax and enjoy your records. Sheesh...

The Benz Lo4 beats the AT OC-9. You could relax much better with it, double sheesh...And if I had to buy one with cost not being an object, I'd buy the Koetsu Onyx Platinum, whether I compared it directly with others in my system first, or not. Besides tracking force, VTA and preamp loading/gain can certainly fine tune the cartridge to synergize with the sound of the rest of your system...no doubt about that.

I appreciate your comment. However, the Benz is more expensive, and the OC-9 is discounted more as well as with greater distribution and a larger more financially stable company (Audio-Technica). What I meant was that the OC-9 is a good all-around cartridge and a good starting point for those with not a lot of cash to get into mc's. Considering the cost of retipping the OC-9 makes sense.