I’m biased. The Kiseki Purple Heart NS is one of my favorite carts. I was a dealer for many years. FANTASTIC cartridge!
IMHO, you need a better table and arm.. The Chinook is SWEET, so no problems there.
Cartridge upgrade
Hi all. I have a quick question. I have a Marantz TT-15S1 turntable that I've been enjoying for the last couple of years. I am still using the included MM Clearaudio Virtuoso wood cartridge that has served me well so far. At the end of last year, I upgraded my phono stage to a Manley Chinook that I like a lot. I am looking to upgrade my cartridge this fall. I was looking at Kiseki Purple Heart NS. My question is this, does it make sense to put a $3,400 cartridge on a $1,700 (base audiophile) table? I imagine there will be some sound improvement but how much?