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Cartridge Suggestion Requested

Thanks in advance for all suggestions.  I have (3) cartridges in rotation and all of them have issues,  I would like to know if it is possible to find a cartridge that has the sound I am looking for.

Basically the tone and uncolored neutrality of the Ortofon 2M black yet in a more dynamic cleaner sounding presentation.  
I really like the 2M black but it has some dirt and edge to the upper treble.  
I also have the AT ART9 and it is nice but too thick for my tastes.  Lastly the Dynavector DV20X2L, has a smooth dynamic sound but lacks the transparency and uncolored midrange that I prefer.  

avanti1960

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avanti1960 OP
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thanks to all responses so far, i'll try to make it easier.

looking for a cartridge with similar "voicing" and frequency balance as the Ortofon 2M black but with a more refined sound.

For any that have heard the 2M black and moved on to a similar but better cartridge I would appreciate responses. 

Do Ortofon cartridges tend to have similar voicing?

As for budget I would prefer if the sound I am looking for could be found in the Ortofon Quintet black or Cadenza Red as opposed to the Lyra Delos.  Thanks again.  
avanti1960 OP
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@gshepardbuster 
Is the sound of the Cadenza similar to the 2M black, which I would call neutral and detailed?  
avanti1960 OP
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ortofon quintet black or dynavector 17d3  
have the neutral , uncolored sound of the 2M black? 
avanti1960 OP
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@vair68robertmy 

my tonearm is 10.1g effective mass (VPI gimbal) 

I had a few Grados but they were decidedly not neutral.

@argon66      

thought about the zephyr star, will it sound good loaded at either 100 ohms or 1000 ohms?  if not i would need to research adding resistor jumpers to my phono preamp.  


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